Best High Schools in Peak, SC

High schools
3
Students
3,000
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Peak, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Chapin High

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1615 Students

2. Mid-carolina High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students

3. Fairfield Central High

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 662 Students

Best Middle Schools in Peak, SC

Middle schools
4
Students
2,775
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Peak, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Chapin Middle

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students

2. Chapin Intermediate

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 913 Students

3. Mid-carolina Middle

B

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

4. Fairfield Middle

C

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 337 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Peak, SC

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,340
Avg actual
70%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Peak, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lake Murray Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 809 Students

2. Little Mountain Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students

3. Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Peak, SC

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

Community Factors

Peak, SC has a total population of 639 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Peak, SC

7,115

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Peak, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

17.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Peak, SC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

947 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Peak, SC

How many schools are in Peak, SC?

Peak, SC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,115 students in total.

How do schools in Peak perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in Peak score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Peak greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Peak?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Peak, SC

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  • Projected: 30%
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Little Mountain, SC

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  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 48%
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  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 16%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations