Best Public Schools in Tamassee, SC


Summary:

Tamassee, South Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, Tamassee-Salem Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has an enrollment of 214 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 30-35% of South Carolina elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 academic year.

Tamassee-Salem Elementary's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students exceeding district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5. The school's 5th grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 75% is significantly higher than the district (44.3%) and state (45.8%) averages. This strong academic performance is likely supported by the school's high per-student spending of $16,643 and favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.7 to 1.

While Tamassee-Salem Elementary's student population is predominantly White (88.32%), the school does have some demographic diversity, with small percentages of Hispanic (4.21%) and multi-racial (6.54%) students. However, the lack of African American and Asian representation is notable. Additionally, the school serves a relatively low-income student population, with 73.83% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic challenge presents unique needs that the school must address to ensure the continued success of its students.








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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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