Summary:
The Barnwell 48 school district in South Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with Macedonia Elementary-Middle consistently lagging behind the other schools and the district/state averages.
Among the standout schools, Kelly Edwards Elementary appears to be the highest performing in the district, with a 3-star rating and test scores generally above the district and state averages, particularly in math and English language arts. Blackville-Hilda High also performs relatively well, with a 2-star rating and test scores, especially in Algebra 1 and English 1, above the district averages.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates (Macedonia Elementary-Middle and Blackville-Hilda High) also tending to have the lowest test scores. Additionally, the stronger performance of students at Williston-Elko Middle School compared to their peers at Macedonia Elementary-Middle suggests the importance of strong middle school preparation for high school success.
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