Summary:
The city of Ninety Six, South Carolina is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area demonstrate a mix of academic strengths and challenges, with some standout performers and opportunities for improvement.
Edgewood Middle School emerges as a clear standout, ranking 36th out of 325 middle schools in South Carolina and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 100% proficiency in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, and outperforming state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Ninety Six High School, while ranked 71st out of 235 high schools in the state, has room for improvement in certain subject areas like English 1, despite strong performance in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 and English 2.
Across the district, the schools serve a student population that is predominantly White, with significant African American representation. The high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 59.28% at Ninety Six High School to 65.33% at Ninety Six Primary, suggest a relatively low-income student population. The variation in spending per student, from $11,325 at Ninety Six Elementary to $13,369 at Ninety Six Primary, may indicate differences in funding priorities or resource distribution within the Greenwood 52 district. Overall, the schools in Ninety Six demonstrate both strengths and areas for improvement, providing opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices to benefit the entire school system.
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