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Best Schools in Edgefield, SC
Edgefield, SC has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,741 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Edgefield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Edgefield, SC
The top high schools in Edgefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccormick High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccormick 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
2. Strom Thurmond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students
3. Saluda High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students
Best Middle Schools in Edgefield, SC
The top middle schools in Edgefield, 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. Mccormick Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccormick 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
4. Saluda Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Edgefield, SC
The top elementary schools in Edgefield, 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. W. E. Parker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
3. Mccormick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccormick 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
4. Douglas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
5. Johnston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
6. Saluda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 358 Students
7. Saluda Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Edgefield, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Edgefield, SC has a total population of 6,562 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Edgefield, 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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
57.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Edgefield, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Edgefield, 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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Edgefield, SC
How many schools are in Edgefield, SC?
Edgefield, SC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,741 students in total.
How do schools in Edgefield perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Edgefield score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Edgefield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Edgefield?
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: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Edgefield
1 of 1 schools in Edgefield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Edgefield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.