Best Public Schools in Scranton, SC


Summary:

Scranton, South Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, Scranton Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 364 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 40.38% White, 48.9% African American, 4.67% Hispanic, and 5.22% two or more races. Academically, Scranton Elementary's performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts generally higher than the Florence 03 district but lower than the state average, while Mathematics proficiency rates are lower than both the district and state.

Scranton Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 314 out of 644 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 416 out of 625 in 2021-2022. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 2 to 3 stars out of 5. With 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Scranton Elementary serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic performance challenges. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and higher per-student spending of $13,486 suggest that resources are being allocated to support student learning.

Overall, Scranton Elementary appears to be the sole school serving the Scranton, South Carolina area, and its diverse student population, mixed academic performance, high poverty levels, and efficient resource allocation present both opportunities and challenges for the school and its community. Further analysis and targeted interventions could help address the specific needs of Scranton Elementary's students and support their academic growth.








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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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