Best Public Schools in Hodges, SC

Summary:

The city of Hodges, South Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, Hodges Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 353 students. This standout school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforming its peers in the Greenwood 50 school district and across South Carolina on standardized tests.

Hodges Elementary boasts a diverse student population, with 71.1% White, 20.11% African American, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander students. Despite the high poverty level, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school provides a high-quality education that prepares students for success. Across all grade levels, a significantly higher percentage of Hodges Elementary students are proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to district and state averages.

The exceptional academic performance and diverse learning environment at Hodges Elementary are a testament to the dedication of its teachers, staff, and the strong support of the Greenwood 50 school district. While the high poverty level may present unique challenges, the school's consistent top rankings and strong student outcomes suggest it is effectively supporting the academic and personal growth of its students, preparing them for future success.

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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
Hodges Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4717 Main Street	Hodges	29653	Greenwood County	Greenwood 50	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 374-5000	353	30	11.9	100.0%	251 (71.1%)	71 (20.1%)	10 (2.8%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.2%)	91.8	39^th of 638 public elementary schools	93.9%		80.6	115^th of 644 public elementary schools	82.1%	76	71.1	79.4	80.0	69.3	81.0	76.7	$14,613	$2,834	$1,420	$4,254	$9,289	$1,070	$10,359

Cities Near Hodges

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Greenwood	3.4 mi	14	114^th
Ware Shoals	7.39 mi	3	113^th
Donalds	9.54 mi	1	9^th
Due West	10.2 mi	1	7^th
Abbeville	10.41 mi	6	66^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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