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Best Schools in Jefferson, SC
Jefferson, SC has 17 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,530 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Jefferson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson, SC
The top high schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Andrew Jackson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students
2. Chesterfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
3. North Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students
4. Mcbee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 533 Students
5. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, SC
The top middle schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Andrew Jackson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
2. North Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
3. Chesterfield-ruby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
4. New Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, SC
The top elementary schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
2. Kershaw Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
3. Ruby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
4. Mcbee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
6. Pageland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students
7. Petersburg Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson, SC has a total population of 4,227 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson, SC
How many schools are in Jefferson, SC?
Jefferson, SC has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,530 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Jefferson score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Jefferson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson?
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: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Jefferson
2 of 2 schools in Jefferson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Jefferson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.