Best Schools in Folly Beach, SC
Folly Beach, SC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,638 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Folly Beach underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Folly Beach, SC
The top high schools in Folly Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Island Charter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1589 Students
2. St. Johns High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
Best Middle Schools in Folly Beach, SC
The top middle schools in Folly Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camp Road Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
2. Haut Gap Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Folly Beach, SC
The top elementary schools in Folly Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
2. Angel Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Folly Beach, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Folly Beach, SC has a total population of 2,223 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Folly Beach, 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 Folly Beach, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
63.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
53.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Folly Beach, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Folly Beach, 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 Folly Beach, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Folly Beach, SC
How many schools are in Folly Beach, SC?
Folly Beach, SC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,638 students in total.
How do schools in Folly Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Folly Beach score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Folly Beach underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Folly Beach?
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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