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Best Schools in Westminster, SC
Westminster, SC has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,145 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Westminster meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Westminster, SC
The top high schools in Westminster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West-oak High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 813 Students
2. Walhalla High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
3. Seneca High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1052 Students
Best Middle Schools in Westminster, SC
The top middle schools in Westminster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walhalla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
2. West Oak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students
3. Seneca Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Westminster, SC
The top elementary schools in Westminster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orchard Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students
2. Fair-oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
3. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
4. Westminster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
5. James M. Brown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Westminster, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Westminster, SC has a total population of 14,245 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Westminster, 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 Westminster, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westminster, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Westminster, 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 Westminster, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Westminster, SC
How many schools are in Westminster, SC?
Westminster, SC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,145 students in total.
How do schools in Westminster perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Westminster score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Westminster meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Westminster?
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: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Westminster
5 of 5 schools in Westminster carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 5
All 5 public schools we grade in Westminster. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.