Best High Schools in Johnston, SC

Johnston, SC has 6 high schools with 3,297 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Johnston score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Johnston exceed expectations.

1. Saluda High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students

2. Aiken High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students

3. Strom Thurmond High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students

4. Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students

Best Middle Schools in Johnston, SC

Johnston, SC has 2 middle schools with 943 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Johnston score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Johnston exceed expectations.

1. Saluda Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students

2. Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Johnston, SC

Johnston, SC has 5 elementary schools with 1,541 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Johnston score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Johnston meet expectations.

1. W. E. Parker Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students

2. Saluda Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 358 Students

3. Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students

4. Johnston Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students

5. Douglas Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Johnston, SC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Johnston, SC has a total population of 4,568 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Johnston, SC

5,781

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Johnston, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

45.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

9.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

36.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Johnston, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Johnston, SC.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

783 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

17 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Johnston, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Johnston, SC

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Fruit Hill, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Edgefield, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Emory, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pleasant Lane, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Owdoms, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations