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Best Schools in Pelion, SC
Pelion, SC has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,654 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Pelion don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pelion, SC
The top high schools in Pelion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pelion High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students
2. Swansea High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 683 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pelion, SC
The top middle schools in Pelion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pelion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
2. Frances F. Mack Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 538 Students
3. Sandhills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pelion, SC
The top elementary schools in Pelion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandhills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 488 Students
2. Pelion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
3. Forts Pond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
4. Sandhills Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 506 Students
5. Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 554 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pelion, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pelion, SC has a total population of 7,067 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pelion, 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 Pelion, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pelion, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pelion, 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 Pelion, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pelion, SC
How many schools are in Pelion, SC?
Pelion, SC has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,654 students in total.
How do schools in Pelion perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Pelion score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Pelion don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pelion?
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: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Pelion
4 of 4 schools in Pelion carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Pelion. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.