Summary:
The 29003 zip code area is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Bamberg 03 school district. While the schools face some challenges, there are also pockets of success, particularly at the high school and middle school levels.
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 142 out of 235 South Carolina high schools and earning a 2-star rating. The school has shown strong performance on End-of-Course exams, with proficiency rates exceeding 70% in Algebra 1 and English 2. In contrast, Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle School has a 3-star rating and performs better than the district and state averages on English Language Arts assessments, but lags behind in Mathematics.
The Richard Carroll Elementary school, while the lowest-ranked in the area, still manages to outperform the district average on many metrics, including English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The schools in the 29003 zip code serve a diverse student population, with a significant proportion of African American and White students, and relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, particularly at the middle school level. Overall, the data suggests that while the schools face challenges, there are also areas of strength that could be built upon through targeted interventions and support.
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