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Best Schools in Kershaw, SC
Kershaw, SC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,507 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Kershaw exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kershaw, SC
The top high schools in Kershaw, 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. North Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kershaw, SC
The top middle schools in Kershaw, 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
Best Elementary Schools in Kershaw, SC
The top elementary schools in Kershaw, 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. Heath Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kershaw, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kershaw, SC has a total population of 7,746 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kershaw, 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 Kershaw, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kershaw, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kershaw, 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 Kershaw, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kershaw, SC
How many schools are in Kershaw, SC?
Kershaw, SC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,507 students in total.
How do schools in Kershaw perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Kershaw score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Kershaw exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kershaw?
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: 51%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Kershaw
6 of 6 schools in Kershaw carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2C: 3
All 6 public schools we grade in Kershaw. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.