Best High Schools in Ward, SC

Ward, SC has 4 high schools with 2,416 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ward score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ward exceed expectations.

1. Saluda High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students

2. Strom Thurmond High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students

3. Batesburg-leesville High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students

4. Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ward, SC

Ward, SC has 3 middle schools with 1,399 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ward score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ward meet expectations.

1. Saluda Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students

2. Batesburg-leesville Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students

3. Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ward, SC

Ward, SC has 4 elementary schools with 1,508 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ward score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ward don't meet expectations.

1. Saluda Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 358 Students

2. Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students

3. Johnston Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students

4. Batesburg-leesville Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lexington 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 543 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ward, SC

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

Community Factors

Ward, SC has a total population of 1,385 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ward, SC

5,323

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

73%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ward, SC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

21.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ward, SC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,861 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

23 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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