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Best Schools in Seneca, SC
Seneca, SC has 22 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,182 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Seneca meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Seneca, SC
The top high schools in Seneca, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. D. W. Daniel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1201 Students
2. Pendleton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 880 Students
3. West-oak High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 813 Students
4. Pickens High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1376 Students
5. Walhalla High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
6. Seneca High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1052 Students
Best Middle Schools in Seneca, SC
The top middle schools in Seneca, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 426 Students
2. R. C. Edwards Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
3. Walhalla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
4. West Oak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students
5. Seneca Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
6. Pickens Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Seneca, SC
The top elementary schools in Seneca, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Keowee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
2. Townville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
3. Six Mile Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
4. Ravenel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
5. Orchard Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students
6. Fair-oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
7. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
8. Hagood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
9. Blue Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
10. Trinity Baptist Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Baptist Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 71 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Seneca, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Seneca, SC has a total population of 35,295 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Seneca, 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 Seneca, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Seneca, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Seneca, 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 Seneca, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Seneca, SC
How many schools are in Seneca, SC?
Seneca, SC has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,182 students in total.
How do schools in Seneca perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Seneca score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Seneca meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Seneca?
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: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Seneca
6 of 6 schools in Seneca carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3C: 2
All 6 public schools we grade in Seneca. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.