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Best Schools in Irmo, SC
Irmo, SC has 26 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 14 elementary) serving 17,384 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Irmo don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Irmo, SC
The top high schools in Irmo, 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. Dutch Fork High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1726 Students
3. Irmo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1307 Students
4. Columbia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
5. Eau Claire High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
Best Middle Schools in Irmo, SC
The top middle schools in Irmo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chapin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
2. Irmo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
3. Dutch Fork Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
4. Crossroads Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 • 698 Students
5. Heyward Gibbes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
6. St. Andrews Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Irmo, SC
The top elementary schools in Irmo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Murray Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 809 Students
2. Ballentine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
3. Oak Pointe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
4. River Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
5. Irmo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
6. H. E. Corley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
7. Nursery Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
8. Harbison West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
9. Leaphart Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
10. Dutch Fork Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Irmo, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Irmo, SC has a total population of 36,543 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Irmo, 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 Irmo, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Irmo, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Irmo, 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 Irmo, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Irmo, SC
How many schools are in Irmo, SC?
Irmo, SC has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 17,384 students in total.
How do schools in Irmo perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Irmo score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Irmo don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Irmo?
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: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Irmo
9 of 9 schools in Irmo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 7C: 1D: 1
All 9 public schools we grade in Irmo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Ballentine Elementary
- Dutch Fork Elementary
- H E Corley Elementary
- Irmo Elementary
- Oak Pointe Elementary
- River Springs Elementary
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.