Best Public Schools in Shaw A F B, SC

Summary:

The city of Shaw A F B, South Carolina is home to two elementary schools, Shaw Heights Elementary and High Hills Elementary, both serving students in the Sumter 01 school district. While neither school stands out as a top performer, the data provides insights into the challenges they face in serving their predominantly low-income, African American student populations.

Both schools have relatively low statewide rankings and ratings, indicating they are not among the highest-performing in South Carolina. Test scores at both schools are consistently below the state average, with High Hills Elementary particularly struggling, with only around 30-50% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The high poverty levels, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to these academic challenges.

Funding disparities may also play a role, as Shaw Heights Elementary spends $1,506 more per student than High Hills Elementary. While the student-teacher ratios are similar, the difference in per-student spending suggests potential inequities within the Sumter 01 district. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach to improve teaching and learning outcomes for the students in Shaw A F B.

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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
Shaw Heights Elementary	Public	2-3	1495 Frierson Road	Shaw A F B	29152	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 666-2335	442	26	17.0	100.0%	139 (31.4%)	231 (52.3%)	40 (9.0%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.2%)								(n/a)	55.0			57.0			$11,220	$1,816	$748	$2,564	$7,761	$896	$8,657
High Hills Elementary	Public	4-5	4971 Frierson Road	Shaw A F B	29152	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 499-3327	424	24	17.6	100.0%	131 (30.9%)	230 (54.2%)	31 (7.3%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.9%)	22.8	497^th of 638 public elementary schools	22.1%		29.5	449^th of 644 public elementary schools	30.3%	48		36.3	47.3		31.2	28.8	$9,714	$1,299	$997	$2,296	$6,639	$779	$7,418

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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