Best High Schools in St. Andrews, SC

High schools
2
Students
1,972
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in St. Andrews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Irmo High

C-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1307 Students

2. Columbia High

D

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students

Best Middle Schools in St. Andrews, SC

Middle schools
3
Students
2,415
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in St. Andrews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Irmo Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students

2. Crossroads Intermediate

C-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades 6 • 698 Students

3. St. Andrews Middle

F

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students

Best Elementary Schools in St. Andrews, SC

Elementary schools
6
Students
3,026
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in St. Andrews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Harbison West Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students

2. Leaphart Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students

3. H. B. Rhame Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students

4. Seven Oaks Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students

5. Sandel Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students

6. Pine Grove Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in St. Andrews, SC

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

Community Factors

St. Andrews, SC has a total population of 22,520 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in St. Andrews, SC

7,413

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood St. Andrews, SC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

58.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

11.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

47.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Andrews, SC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,338 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit St. Andrews, SC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in St. Andrews, SC

How many schools are in St. Andrews, SC?

St. Andrews, SC has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,413 students in total.

How do schools in St. Andrews perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in St. Andrews score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in St. Andrews don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Andrews?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near St. Andrews, SC

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Seven Oaks, SC

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Springdale, SC

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
West Columbia, SC

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hollywood Hills, SC

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cayce, SC

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Irmo, SC

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Olympia, SC

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Columbia, SC

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Forest Acres, SC

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Arcadia Lakes, SC

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations