Best Schools in Leesville, SC
Leesville, SC has 17 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,895 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Leesville underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Leesville, SC
The top high schools in Leesville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1118 Students
2. Pelion High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students
3. Batesburg-leesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
4. Saluda High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leesville, SC
The top middle schools in Leesville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
2. Batesburg-leesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
3. Pelion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
4. Saluda Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leesville, SC
The top elementary schools in Leesville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hollywood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
2. Centerville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 816 Students
3. Gilbert Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
4. Batesburg-leesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students
5. Pelion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
6. Saluda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 358 Students
7. Batesburg-leesville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 543 Students
8. Saluda Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leesville, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leesville, SC has a total population of 10,682 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Leesville, 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 Leesville, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leesville, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leesville, 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 Leesville, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Leesville, SC
How many schools are in Leesville, SC?
Leesville, SC has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,895 students in total.
How do schools in Leesville perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Leesville score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Leesville underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Leesville?
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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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Leesville
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.