Best Schools in Lancaster, SC
Lancaster, SC has a total of 31 schools including 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 20,017 students attend Lancaster, SC schools. On average, schools in Lancaster score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lancaster exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lancaster, SC
Lancaster, SC has 8 high schools with 7,049 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 Lancaster score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lancaster greatly exceed expectations.
1. Marvin Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
2. Indian Land High
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Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1678 Students
3. North Central High
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Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students
4. Buford High
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
5. Great Falls High
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Chester 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 386 Students
6. Lancaster High
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lancaster, SC
Lancaster, SC has 8 middle schools with 5,397 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 Lancaster score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lancaster meet expectations.
1. Marvin Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1358 Students
2. Indian Land Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 989 Students
3. Buford Middle
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
4. Castle Heights Middle
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York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
5. North Central Middle
SchoolGrade
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Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
6. Andrew Jackson Middle
SchoolGrade
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
7. South Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
8. A. R. Rucker Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster, SC
Lancaster, SC has 15 elementary schools with 7,571 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 Lancaster score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lancaster exceed expectations.
1. Sandy Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
2. Kensington Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1032 Students
3. Indian Land Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1035 Students
4. Buford Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 779 Students
5. Van Wyck Elementary
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 790 Students
6. Prospect Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
7. Discovery Charter Of Lancaster
SchoolGrade
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Lancaster 01 • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 114 Students
8. Heath Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
9. North Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
10. Mcdonald Green Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lancaster, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lancaster, SC has a total population of 47,255 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lancaster, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
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- Actual Test Scores: 42%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
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