Best Schools in Saluda County, SC
Saluda County, SC has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,491 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Saluda County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Saluda County, SC
The top high schools in Saluda County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Batesburg-leesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
2. Saluda High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students
3. Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students
Best Middle Schools in Saluda County, SC
The top middle schools in Saluda County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Batesburg-leesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
2. Saluda Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Saluda County, SC
The top elementary schools in Saluda County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hollywood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
2. Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
3. Batesburg-leesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students
4. Saluda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 358 Students
5. Batesburg-leesville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 543 Students
6. Saluda Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
19.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Saluda County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Saluda County, SC
How many schools are in Saluda County, SC?
Saluda County, SC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,491 students in total.
How do schools in Saluda County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Saluda County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Saluda County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Saluda County?
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: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Saluda County
2 places in Saluda County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Saluda (5)
- Ridge Spring (1)
School districts (1)
- Saluda 01 (5 schools)