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Best Schools in Central, SC
Central, SC has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,167 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Central meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central, SC
The top high schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crescent High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
2. D. W. Daniel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
3. Pendleton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 880 Students
4. Liberty High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 684 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central, SC
The top middle schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 426 Students
2. R. C. Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
3. Starr-iva Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
4. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central, SC
The top elementary schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt. Lebanon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 513 Students
2. Clemson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 794 Students
3. Six Mile Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
4. Iva Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
5. Pendleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
6. Central Academy Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
7. Liberty Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 455 Students
8. Liberty Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 622 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central, SC has a total population of 11,764 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Central, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central, SC
How many schools are in Central, SC?
Central, SC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,167 students in total.
How do schools in Central perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Central score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Central meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Central
3 of 3 schools in Central carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Central. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.