Summary:
The city of Pelion, South Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all of which face significant academic and demographic challenges. Pelion High School and Pelion Elementary School stand out as the lowest-performing schools in the area, with consistently low statewide rankings, poor test scores, and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students.
Pelion High School, the largest school in the area with 727 students, has the highest percentage of White students at 72.35% but also the lowest statewide ranking, placing between 154-208 out of 235-237 high schools in South Carolina. Its test scores are generally lower than the Lexington 01 district and state averages, and it has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 65.34%. Similarly, Pelion Elementary School, with 611 students, has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with test scores significantly lower than the district and state averages and a 100% free/reduced lunch rate.
The other two schools in Pelion, Pelion Middle School and Forts Pond Elementary School, also face challenges, with low statewide rankings and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. These findings suggest that the schools in Pelion, particularly at the high school and elementary levels, require targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of their student populations and improve academic outcomes.
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