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Best Schools in Ware Shoals, SC
Ware Shoals, SC has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,038 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Ware Shoals meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ware Shoals, SC
The top high schools in Ware Shoals, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbeville 60 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 507 Students
2. Ware Shoals High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
3. Laurens District 55 High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1554 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ware Shoals, SC
The top middle schools in Ware Shoals, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ware Shoals, SC
The top elementary schools in Ware Shoals, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbeville 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 435 Students
2. Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 649 Students
3. Ware Shoals Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ware Shoals, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ware Shoals, SC has a total population of 4,146 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ware Shoals, 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 Ware Shoals, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ware Shoals, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ware Shoals, 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 Ware Shoals, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ware Shoals, SC
How many schools are in Ware Shoals, SC?
Ware Shoals, SC has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,038 students in total.
How do schools in Ware Shoals perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Ware Shoals score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Ware Shoals meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ware Shoals?
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: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Ware Shoals
3 of 3 schools in Ware Shoals carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Ware Shoals. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.