Best Schools in Olympia, SC
Olympia, SC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,595 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Olympia don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Olympia, SC
The top high schools in Olympia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dreher High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1150 Students
2. Brookland-cayce High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
Best Middle Schools in Olympia, SC
The top middle schools in Olympia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hand Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
2. Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Olympia, SC
The top elementary schools in Olympia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. A. C. Moore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
2. Cayce Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 998 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Olympia, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Olympia, SC has a total population of 35 with 62% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 67%, and 2% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Olympia, 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 Olympia, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Olympia, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Olympia, 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 Olympia, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Olympia, SC
How many schools are in Olympia, SC?
Olympia, SC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,595 students in total.
How do schools in Olympia perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Olympia score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Olympia don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Olympia?
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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- Projected: 33%
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