Best Public Schools in Clemson, SC

Summary:

The city of Clemson, South Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, Clemson Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 794 students. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clemson Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming the Pickens 01 district and the state of South Carolina on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 83.1% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.7% in the district and 55.7% statewide. The school's science proficiency is also impressive, with 75% of 4th-grade students scoring proficient or better on the SCPASS Science assessment, compared to 55.2% in the district and 46.6% statewide.

Despite its academic excellence, Clemson Elementary maintains a diverse student population, with 66.88% White, 10.45% African American, 6.68% Hispanic, 7.93% Asian, and 8.06% two or more races. The school's higher spending per student ($10,273) and lower student-teacher ratio (15.5 to 1) may contribute to its success, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, Clemson Elementary stands out as a high-performing, well-resourced, and diverse elementary school that is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Clemson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	581 Berkeley Drive	Clemson	29631	Pickens County	Pickens 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 397-1500	766	52	14.7	37.5%	516 (67.4%)	84 (11.0%)	40 (5.2%)	70 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.3%)	92.7	33^rd of 638 public elementary schools	94.8%		91.7	41^st of 644 public elementary schools	93.6%	8	66.7	81.8	83.1	76.1	81.8	77.7	$10,273	$895	$518	$1,413	$7,990	$869	$8,860

Cities Near Clemson

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pendleton	2.43 mi	4	14^th
Central	3.14 mi	3	27^th
Seneca	4.48 mi	6	78^th
Anderson	5.36 mi	23	83^rd
Liberty	6.97 mi	5	114^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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