Best High Schools in Newberry County, SC

Newberry County, SC has 9 high schools with 5,589 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 Newberry County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newberry County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Chapin High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students

2. Mid-carolina High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students

3. Ninety Six High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students

4. Clinton High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students

5. 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

6. Whitmire Community School (high)

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 281 Students

7. Newberry High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newberry County, SC

Newberry County, SC has 8 middle schools with 5,062 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 Newberry County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newberry County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Chapin Intermediate

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 913 Students

2. Mid-carolina Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

3. Edgewood Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students

4. Clinton Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students

5. Newberry Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students

6. Sims Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students

7. Chapin Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 991 Students

8. Fairfield Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 337 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Newberry County, SC

Newberry County, SC has 13 elementary schools with 4,520 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 Newberry County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newberry County meet expectations.

1. Ninety Six Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 325 Students

2. Hollywood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students

3. Little Mountain Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students

4. Whitmire Community School (elementary)

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students

5. Prosperity-rikard Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

6. Pomaria-garmany Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students

7. Joanna Woodson Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Laurens 56 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 288 Students

8. Boundary St. Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students

9. Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students

10. Newberry Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newberry County, SC

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

Community Factors

Newberry County, SC has a total population of 37,719 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newberry County, SC

15,171

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newberry County, SC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

19.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newberry County, SC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,440 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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Saluda County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lexington County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fairfield County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Laurens County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Union County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Greenwood County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Richland County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Chester County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Edgefield County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Abbeville County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations