Best Schools in Oconee County, SC
Oconee County, SC has 32 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 16,135 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Oconee County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oconee County, SC
The top high schools in Oconee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. D. W. Daniel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
2. Pendleton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 880 Students
3. West-oak High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 813 Students
4. Walhalla High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
5. Seneca High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1052 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oconee County, SC
The top middle schools in Oconee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 426 Students
2. R. C. Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
3. Walhalla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
4. West Oak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students
5. Seneca Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oconee County, SC
The top elementary schools in Oconee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clemson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 794 Students
2. Keowee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
3. Townville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
4. Six Mile Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
5. Walhalla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
6. Ravenel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
7. Orchard Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students
8. Fair-oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
9. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
10. Westminster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 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
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 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
19.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Oconee County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oconee County, SC
How many schools are in Oconee County, SC?
Oconee County, SC has 32 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 16,135 students in total.
How do schools in Oconee County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Oconee County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Oconee County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oconee County?
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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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Oconee County
5 places in Oconee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Seneca (6)
- Westminster (5)
- Walhalla (3)
- Tamassee (1)
- West Union (1)
School districts (1)
- Oconee 01 (16 schools)