Best Public Schools in West Union, SC

Summary:

The city of West Union, South Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, Walhalla Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 595 students. This standout school is ranked in the top 30% of South Carolina elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, thanks to its consistently strong academic performance that exceeds district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Walhalla Elementary has a diverse student population, with 76.81% White, 19.83% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and multi-racial students. However, the school faces economic challenges, with 73.11% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, Walhalla Elementary spends $12,080 per student, which is higher than the state average and may contribute to its academic success. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2 is another factor that likely supports its strong performance.

Overall, Oconee 01 district in West Union is home to a high-performing elementary school that is effectively supporting student learning and growth, even in the face of economic hardship within its diverse student population. Walhalla Elementary's academic excellence and resource allocation suggest it is a valuable asset to the West Union community.

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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
Walhalla Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	508 Fowler Road	West Union	29696	Oconee County	Oconee 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 886-4480	600	45	13.3	65.3%	455 (75.8%)	7 (1.2%)	121 (20.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	68.7	192^nd of 638 public elementary schools	69.9%		73.7	163^rd of 644 public elementary schools	74.7%	29	61.3	52.6	61.3	72.4	51.5	60.3	$12,080	$587	$911	$1,498	$9,809	$773	$10,582

Cities Near West Union

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Walhalla	0.9 mi	3	77^th
Westminster	5.08 mi	7	90^th
Seneca	5.08 mi	6	78^th
Tamassee	8.06 mi	1	62^nd
Central	12.42 mi	3	27^th

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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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