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Best Schools in Orangeburg, SC
Orangeburg, SC has 26 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,455 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Orangeburg meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orangeburg, SC
The top high schools in Orangeburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Calhoun County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students
2. Edisto High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 677 Students
3. North Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students
4. Orangeburg Wilkinson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1073 Students
5. Hunter-kinard-tyler High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 210 Students
6. Bethune-bowman Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 374 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orangeburg, SC
The top middle schools in Orangeburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carver Edisto Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
2. William J. Clark Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orangeburg, SC
The top elementary schools in Orangeburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dover Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students
2. Felton Laboratory Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 317 Students
3. Sandy Run School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 570 Students
4. Brookdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
5. Whittaker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
6. St. Matthews K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 553 Students
7. Edisto Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 444 Students
8. Marshall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 651 Students
9. Hunter-kinard-tyler Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 208 Students
10. Bethune-bowman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orangeburg, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orangeburg, SC has a total population of 38,886 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orangeburg, 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 Orangeburg, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
58.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
46.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orangeburg, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orangeburg, 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 Orangeburg, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orangeburg, SC
How many schools are in Orangeburg, SC?
Orangeburg, SC has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,455 students in total.
How do schools in Orangeburg perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Orangeburg score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Orangeburg meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orangeburg?
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: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Orangeburg
11 of 12 schools in Orangeburg carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 7F: 3
All 12 public schools we grade in Orangeburg. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (7)
- Brookdale Elementary
- Edisto Elementary
- Marshall Elementary
- Mellichamp Elementary
- Rivelon Elementary
- Sheridan Elementary
- Whittaker Elementary
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.