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Best Schools in Johnston, SC
Johnston, SC has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,079 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Johnston don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Johnston, SC
The top high schools in Johnston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Strom Thurmond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students
2. Saluda High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students
3. Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students
Best Middle Schools in Johnston, SC
The top middle schools in Johnston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students
2. Saluda Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Johnston, SC
The top elementary schools in Johnston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W. E. Parker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
2. Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
3. Douglas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 201 Students
4. Johnston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
5. Saluda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 358 Students
6. Saluda Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 493 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
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 Johnston, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Johnston, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Johnston, SC
How many schools are in Johnston, SC?
Johnston, SC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,079 students in total.
How do schools in Johnston perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Johnston score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Johnston don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Johnston?
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: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Johnston
3 of 3 schools in Johnston carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Johnston. 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 (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.