Best Schools in Wellford, SC
Wellford, SC has 17 public schools (3 high, 7 middle, 7 elementary) serving 16,827 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Wellford don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wellford, SC
The top high schools in Wellford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James F. Byrnes High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students
2. Chapman High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1046 Students
3. Dorman High
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Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 06 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3808 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wellford, SC
The top middle schools in Wellford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Florence Chapel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 859 Students
2. T.e. Mabry Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 444 Students
3. R. P. Dawkins Middle
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Spartanburg 06 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students
4. Inman Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 01 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 330 Students
5. D. R. Hill Middle
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Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
6. Fairforest Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 06 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1054 Students
7. Beech Springs Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wellford, SC
The top elementary schools in Wellford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Inman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 615 Students
2. Lyman Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 835 Students
3. River Ridge Elementary
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Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
4. Fairforest Elementary
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Spartanburg 06 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 782 Students
5. Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts
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Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
6. Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology
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Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
7. West View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 06 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wellford, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wellford, SC has a total population of 11,659 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wellford, 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 Wellford, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wellford, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wellford, 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 Wellford, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wellford, SC
How many schools are in Wellford, SC?
Wellford, SC has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 7 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 16,827 students in total.
How do schools in Wellford perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Wellford score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Wellford don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wellford?
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: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Wellford
1 of 1 schools in Wellford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Wellford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.