Best Schools in Ridgecrest, SC
Ridgecrest, SC has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,033 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Ridgecrest don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ridgecrest, SC
The top high schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aiken High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgecrest, SC
The top middle schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aiken Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 • 466 Students
2. Schofield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgecrest, SC
The top elementary schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Aiken Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
2. J. D. Lever Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgecrest, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ridgecrest, SC has a total population of 1,120 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgecrest, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ridgecrest, SC
How many schools are in Ridgecrest, SC?
Ridgecrest, SC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,033 students in total.
How do schools in Ridgecrest perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Ridgecrest score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Ridgecrest don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ridgecrest?
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: 33%
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