Best High Schools in North, SC

High schools
4
Students
1,573
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
18%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in North, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Calhoun County High

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students

2. North Middle/high

D+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students

3. Swansea High

D-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 683 Students

4. Hunter-kinard-tyler High

F

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 210 Students

Best Middle Schools in North, SC

Middle schools
2
Students
1,051
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in North, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Frances F. Mack Intermediate

D

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 538 Students

2. Sandhills Middle

F

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 513 Students

Best Elementary Schools in North, SC

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,566
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in North, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sandhills Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 488 Students

2. Dover Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students

3. Sandy Run School

D

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 570 Students

4. Hunter-kinard-tyler Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 208 Students

5. Sandhills Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 506 Students

6. Lexington Four Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lexington 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 554 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in North, SC

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

Community Factors

North, SC has a total population of 3,156 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in North, SC

5,190

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North, SC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

45.79 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

9.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

36.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North, SC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,803 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

26 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in North, SC

How many schools are in North, SC?

North, SC has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,190 students in total.

How do schools in North perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in North score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in North meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near North, SC

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Woodford, SC

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Livingston, SC

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 16%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wolfton, SC

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Neeses, SC

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Swansea, SC

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Thor, SC

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Perry, SC

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Springfield, SC

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Salley, SC

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hammond Crossroads, SC

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in North

Average SchoolGrade
D+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
41%
Avg projected
18%

2 of 2 schools in North carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

D: 2

All 2 public schools we grade in North. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (2)