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Best Schools in Coward, SC
Coward, SC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,889 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Coward exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Coward, SC
The top high schools in Coward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students
2. Dillon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students
Best Middle Schools in Coward, SC
The top middle schools in Coward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dillon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
2. Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 03 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 209 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Coward, SC
The top elementary schools in Coward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J. C. Lynch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 370 Students
2. Scranton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 364 Students
3. Lake View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
4. Gordon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon 04 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 454 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Coward, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Coward, SC has a total population of 3,048 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Coward, 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 Coward, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Coward, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Coward, 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 Coward, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Coward, SC
How many schools are in Coward, SC?
Coward, SC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,889 students in total.
How do schools in Coward perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Coward score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Coward exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Coward?
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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Every school in Coward
1 of 1 schools in Coward carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Coward. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.