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Best Schools in Gilbert, SC
Gilbert, SC has 18 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 16,001 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Gilbert underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gilbert, SC
The top high schools in Gilbert, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chapin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students
2. Lexington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2410 Students
3. Gilbert High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1118 Students
4. Pelion High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students
5. Batesburg-leesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gilbert, SC
The top middle schools in Gilbert, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beechwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1014 Students
2. Chapin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
3. Chapin Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 913 Students
4. Gilbert Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
5. Batesburg-leesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
6. Pelion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gilbert, SC
The top elementary schools in Gilbert, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chapin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 790 Students
2. Rocky Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 863 Students
3. Centerville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 816 Students
4. Gilbert Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
5. Batesburg-leesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students
6. Pelion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
7. Batesburg-leesville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 543 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gilbert, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gilbert, SC has a total population of 11,730 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gilbert, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gilbert, 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 Gilbert, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gilbert, SC
How many schools are in Gilbert, SC?
Gilbert, SC has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 16,001 students in total.
How do schools in Gilbert perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Gilbert score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Gilbert underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gilbert?
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: 50%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Gilbert
4 of 4 schools in Gilbert carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Gilbert. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.