Best Schools in Sunset, SC
Sunset, SC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,036 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Sunset don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sunset, SC
The top high schools in Sunset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pickens High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1376 Students
2. Walhalla High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sunset, SC
The top middle schools in Sunset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walhalla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
2. Pickens Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sunset, SC
The top elementary schools in Sunset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ambler Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
2. Hagood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
3. Tamassee-salem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sunset, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sunset, SC has a total population of 1,688 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sunset, 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 Sunset, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sunset, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sunset, 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 Sunset, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sunset, SC
How many schools are in Sunset, SC?
Sunset, SC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,036 students in total.
How do schools in Sunset perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Sunset score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Sunset don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sunset?
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: 42%
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- Projected: 42%
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