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Best Schools in Waterloo, SC
Waterloo, SC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,525 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Waterloo meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterloo, SC
The top high schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ware Shoals High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
2. Clinton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 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 Waterloo, SC
The top middle schools in Waterloo, 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
2. Clinton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 56 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
3. Sanders Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterloo, SC
The top elementary schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waterloo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 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
4. Clinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens 56 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 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
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 Waterloo, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Waterloo, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterloo, SC
How many schools are in Waterloo, SC?
Waterloo, SC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,525 students in total.
How do schools in Waterloo perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Waterloo score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Waterloo meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterloo?
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: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Waterloo
1 of 1 schools in Waterloo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Waterloo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.