Best Schools in Olar, SC
Olar, SC has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,244 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Olar exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Olar, SC
The top high schools in Olar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bamberg-ehrhardt High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bamberg 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
2. Denmark Olar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bamberg 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students
3. Blackville-hilda High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
4. Barnwell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
Best Middle Schools in Olar, SC
The top middle schools in Olar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bamberg 03 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 192 Students
2. Denmark-olar Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bamberg 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 148 Students
3. Guinyard-butler Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 298 Students
4. Barnwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 451 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Olar, SC
The top elementary schools in Olar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richard Carroll Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bamberg 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 625 Students
2. Denmark-olar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bamberg 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
3. Barnwell Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 661 Students
4. Macedonia Elementary-middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 343 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Olar, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Olar, SC has a total population of 1,117 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Olar, 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 Olar, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Olar, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Olar, 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 Olar, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Olar, SC
How many schools are in Olar, SC?
Olar, SC has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,244 students in total.
How do schools in Olar perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Olar score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Olar exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Olar?
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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