Best High Schools in Waterloo, SC

Waterloo, SC has 4 high schools with 4,016 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 Waterloo score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waterloo greatly exceed expectations.

1. Greenwood High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1730 Students

2. Ninety Six High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students

3. Ware Shoals High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students

4. Laurens District 55 High

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1554 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waterloo, SC

Waterloo, SC has 4 middle schools with 1,862 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 Waterloo score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waterloo don't meet expectations.

1. Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students

2. Brewer Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students

3. Sanders Middle

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waterloo, SC

Waterloo, SC has 3 elementary schools with 1,399 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 Waterloo score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waterloo don't meet expectations.

1. Ware Shoals Primary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students

2. Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 649 Students

3. Woodfields Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 758 Students

4. Waterloo Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waterloo, SC

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

Community Factors

Waterloo, SC has a total population of 3,796 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waterloo, SC

7,277

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waterloo, SC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

30.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

24.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterloo, SC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,096 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

28 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Waterloo, SC

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Mount Gallagher, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Mountville, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cross Hill, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Maddens, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Pinehurst, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Greenwood, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ware Shoals, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hodges, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Greenwood Shores, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Shoals Junction, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations