Best High Schools in Oconee County, SC

Oconee County, SC has 16 high schools with 7,258 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 Oconee County score 63% 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 Oconee County greatly exceed expectations.

1. D. W. Daniel High

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students

2. Pendleton High

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 880 Students

3. West-oak High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 813 Students

4. Walhalla High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students

5. Rosman High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students

6. Seneca High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1052 Students

7. Blue Ridge Early College

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students

8. Pickens High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1376 Students

Best Middle Schools in Oconee County, SC

Oconee County, SC has 8 middle schools with 4,676 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 Oconee County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Oconee County greatly exceed expectations.

1. R. C. Edwards Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students

2. Rosman Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 209 Students

3. Pickens Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

4. Walhalla Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students

5. Seneca Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students

6. West Oak Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students

7. Riverside Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 426 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Oconee County, SC

Oconee County, SC has 16 elementary schools with 7,185 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 Oconee County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Oconee County exceed expectations.

1. Clemson Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 794 Students

2. Townville Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students

3. Walhalla Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students

4. Northside Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students

5. Keowee Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students

6. Ravenel Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students

7. T C Henderson

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 125 Students

8. Six Mile Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students

9. Fair-oak Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students

10. Pendleton Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Oconee County, SC

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

Community Factors

Oconee County, SC has a total population of 78,607 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Oconee County, SC

19,119

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oconee 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-

19.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oconee County, SC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,295 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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