Best Schools in Plum Branch, SC
Plum Branch, SC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,092 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Plum Branch exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plum Branch, SC
The top high schools in Plum Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccormick High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccormick 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
2. Strom Thurmond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plum Branch, SC
The top middle schools in Plum Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students
2. Mccormick Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccormick 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plum Branch, SC
The top elementary schools in Plum Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W. E. Parker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
2. Mccormick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccormick 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plum Branch, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plum Branch, SC has a total population of 1,000 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plum Branch, 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 Plum Branch, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
68.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
60.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plum Branch, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plum Branch, 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 Plum Branch, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plum Branch, SC
How many schools are in Plum Branch, SC?
Plum Branch, SC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,092 students in total.
How do schools in Plum Branch perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Plum Branch score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Plum Branch exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plum Branch?
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: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 52%
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