Best High Schools in Pontiac, SC

Pontiac, SC has 2 high schools with 3,931 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pontiac score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pontiac greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lugoff-elgin High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1744 Students

2. Spring Valley High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2187 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pontiac, SC

Pontiac, SC has 4 middle schools with 3,698 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pontiac score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pontiac exceed expectations.

1. Leslie M. Stover Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students

2. Southeast Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pontiac, SC

Pontiac, SC has 5 elementary schools with 3,275 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pontiac score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pontiac meet expectations.

1. Doby's Mill Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students

2. E. L. Wright Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1354 Students

3. Blaney Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students

4. Catawba Trail Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students

5. Pontiac Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students

6. Summit Parkway Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1154 Students

7. Polo Road Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pontiac, SC

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

Community Factors

Pontiac, SC has a total population of 2,533 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pontiac, SC

10,904

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pontiac, SC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.04 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pontiac, SC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,744 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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