Best Schools in Edgefield County, SC
Edgefield County, SC has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,925 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Edgefield County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Edgefield County, SC
The top high schools in Edgefield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fox Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
2. Midland Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1477 Students
3. Aiken High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
4. Strom Thurmond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students
5. Trenton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dept Of Correction N04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5 Students
Best Middle Schools in Edgefield County, SC
The top middle schools in Edgefield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merriwether Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
2. Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students
3. Aiken Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 • 466 Students
4. Leavelle Mccampbell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
5. Schofield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Edgefield County, SC
The top elementary schools in Edgefield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merriwether Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
2. Byrd Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
3. W. E. Parker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
4. North Aiken Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
5. J. D. Lever Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
6. Douglas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
7. Johnston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
8. Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 111 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Edgefield County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Edgefield County, SC has a total population of 25,657 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Edgefield County, 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 Edgefield County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Edgefield County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Edgefield County, 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 Edgefield County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Edgefield County, SC
How many schools are in Edgefield County, SC?
Edgefield County, SC has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,925 students in total.
How do schools in Edgefield County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Edgefield County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Edgefield County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Edgefield County?
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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Edgefield County
3 places in Edgefield County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Edgefield 01 (7 schools)