Best Schools in Pontiac, SC
Pontiac, SC has 11 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,910 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Pontiac meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pontiac, SC
The top high schools in Pontiac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lugoff-elgin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1744 Students
2. Spring Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2187 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pontiac, SC
The top middle schools in Pontiac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leslie M. Stover Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pontiac, SC
The top elementary schools in Pontiac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catawba Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
2. Doby's Mill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
3. Blaney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
4. Bookman Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
5. Pontiac Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
6. E. L. Wright Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1354 Students
7. Polo Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
8. Summit Parkway Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1154 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
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 Pontiac, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Pontiac, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pontiac, SC
How many schools are in Pontiac, SC?
Pontiac, SC has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,910 students in total.
How do schools in Pontiac perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Pontiac score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Pontiac meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pontiac?
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: 48%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations