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Best Schools in Wagener, SC
Wagener, SC has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,387 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Wagener don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wagener, SC
The top high schools in Wagener, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Aiken High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
2. Wagener-sally High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
3. Pelion High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 727 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wagener, SC
The top middle schools in Wagener, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. M. B. Kennedy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Pelion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
3. A. L. Corbett Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wagener, SC
The top elementary schools in Wagener, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Aiken School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
2. Pelion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
3. Cyril B. Busbee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wagener, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wagener, SC has a total population of 3,450 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wagener, 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 Wagener, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wagener, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wagener, 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 Wagener, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wagener, SC
How many schools are in Wagener, SC?
Wagener, SC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,387 students in total.
How do schools in Wagener perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Wagener score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Wagener don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wagener?
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: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Wagener
3 of 3 schools in Wagener carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Wagener. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.