Best Schools in Ward, SC
Ward, SC has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,247 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Ward underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ward, SC
The top high schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Batesburg-leesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
2. Strom Thurmond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students
3. Saluda High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students
4. Ridge Spring-monetta Middle/ High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 469 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ward, SC
The top middle schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Batesburg-leesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
2. Johnston-edgefield-trenton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students
3. Saluda Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ward, SC
The top elementary schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aiken 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
2. Batesburg-leesville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students
3. Johnston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
4. Saluda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 358 Students
5. Batesburg-leesville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 543 Students
6. Saluda Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saluda 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 493 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
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 Ward, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Ward, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ward, SC
How many schools are in Ward, SC?
Ward, SC has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,247 students in total.
How do schools in Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Ward score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Ward underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ward?
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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