Best Schools in Drake, SC
Drake, SC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,577 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Drake meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Drake, SC
The top high schools in Drake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Darlington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1054 Students
2. Marlboro County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
Best Middle Schools in Drake, SC
The top middle schools in Drake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Darlington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 919 Students
2. Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Drake, SC
The top elementary schools in Drake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bennettsville Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 552 Students
2. Clio Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 206 Students
3. Bennettsville Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro 01 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 225 Students
4. Rosenwald Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darlington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Drake, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Drake, SC has a total population of 96 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Drake, 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 Drake, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Drake, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Drake, 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 Drake, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Drake, SC
How many schools are in Drake, SC?
Drake, SC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,577 students in total.
How do schools in Drake perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Drake score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Drake meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Drake?
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: 16%
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