Best Schools in Independents, SC
Independents, SC has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,006 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Independents meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independents, SC
The top high schools in Independents, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dreher High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1150 Students
2. A. C. Flora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1352 Students
3. Calhoun County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students
4. Lower Richland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independents, SC
The top middle schools in Independents, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crayton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
2. Hand Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
3. Hopkins Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independents, SC
The top elementary schools in Independents, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Annie Burnside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
2. Hopkins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
3. Meadowfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
4. Sandy Run School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 570 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independents, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independents, SC has a total population of 483 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independents, 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 Independents, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
99.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
96.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independents, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independents, 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 Independents, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independents, SC
How many schools are in Independents, SC?
Independents, SC has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,006 students in total.
How do schools in Independents perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Independents score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Independents meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Independents?
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: 21%
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