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Best Schools in Pelzer, SC
Pelzer, SC has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 13,001 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Pelzer greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pelzer, SC
The top high schools in Pelzer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmetto High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
2. Woodmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2189 Students
3. Wren High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1202 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pelzer, SC
The top middle schools in Pelzer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wren Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
2. Ralph Chandler Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
3. Palmetto Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students
4. Woodmont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pelzer, SC
The top elementary schools in Pelzer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wren Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
2. Spearman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 801 Students
3. West Pelzer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
4. Cedar Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 602 Students
5. Ellen Woodside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1020 Students
6. Fork Shoals School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 792 Students
7. Palmetto Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
8. Sue Cleveland Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 538 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pelzer, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pelzer, SC has a total population of 11,839 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pelzer, 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 Pelzer, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pelzer, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pelzer, 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 Pelzer, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pelzer, SC
How many schools are in Pelzer, SC?
Pelzer, SC has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,001 students in total.
How do schools in Pelzer perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Pelzer score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Pelzer greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pelzer?
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: 35%
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Every school in Pelzer
2 of 2 schools in Pelzer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Pelzer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.