Summary:
The 29118 zip code area in South Carolina is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (1 traditional public high school and 1 public charter high school), and no middle schools or alternative schools. The standout school in this set appears to be the OCSD High School for Health Professions, a public charter high school that consistently outperforms the other high school in the area, Orangeburg Wilkinson High, on statewide rankings and academic metrics.
OCSD High School for Health Professions ranks 105th out of 235 South Carolina high schools and received a 3-star rating, while Orangeburg Wilkinson High ranks 209th and received a 1-star rating. The charter school also has higher proficiency rates on End-of-Course Exams, a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (0.74% vs. 100% at Orangeburg Wilkinson High), and a lower student-teacher ratio (14.4 vs. 18.0 at Orangeburg Wilkinson High). These performance differences suggest the charter school may be a more successful option for families in the 29118 zip code area.
Across the 3 schools, the student population is predominantly African American, ranging from 90.78% at Marshall Elementary to 93.32% at OCSD High School for Health Professions. The high rates of free/reduced-price lunch eligibility at Marshall Elementary and Orangeburg Wilkinson High (both 100%) indicate these schools serve communities with significant economic challenges, which can impact student outcomes. The presence of the OCSD High School for Health Professions, a public charter school, may be contributing to the performance differences observed in this Orangeburg and Limestone Charters Association school district.
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