Best High Schools in Saluda County, SC

Saluda County, SC has 5 high schools with 1,880 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 Saluda County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Saluda County exceed expectations.

1. Saluda High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students

2. Batesburg-leesville High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students

3. Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students

Best Middle Schools in Saluda County, SC

Saluda County, SC has 3 middle schools with 1,399 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 Saluda County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Saluda County meet expectations.

1. Saluda Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students

2. Batesburg-leesville Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students

3. Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Saluda County, SC

Saluda County, SC has 5 elementary schools with 2,168 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 Saluda County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Saluda County exceed expectations.

1. Hollywood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students

2. Saluda Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 358 Students

3. Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students

4. Batesburg-leesville Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 543 Students

5. Saluda Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 493 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Saluda County, SC

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

Community Factors

Saluda County, SC has a total population of 18,862 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Saluda County, SC

5,447

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Saluda County, SC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

19.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Saluda County, SC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,282 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

27 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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