Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29152

Summary:

The 29152 zip code area is home to two public elementary schools, Shaw Heights Elementary and High Hills Elementary, both serving grades 2-5. While Shaw Heights Elementary outperforms the Sumter 01 district and South Carolina state averages in 3rd grade ELA and Math proficiency, High Hills Elementary struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the district and state.

Shaw Heights Elementary serves a majority African American (52.26%) and high-poverty (100% free/reduced lunch) student population, yet maintains a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and spends $11,220 per student. In contrast, High Hills Elementary, which also serves a majority African American (54.25%) and high-poverty student population, spends $9,714 per student and has a low SchoolDigger rating, indicating poor performance compared to other South Carolina elementary schools.

The stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools in this zip code area highlights the importance of examining educational outcomes through a multifaceted lens, considering factors such as student demographics, funding, and resource allocation. Ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic or racial background, remains a critical challenge for the Sumter 01 district and the state of South Carolina.

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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
Shaw Heights Elementary	Public	2-3	1495 Frierson Road	Shaw AFB	29152	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 666-2335	424	27	15.7	100.0%	141 (33.3%)	206 (48.6%)	39 (9.2%)	6 (1.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	26 (6.1%)								(n/a)	55.0			57.0			$11,220	$1,816	$748	$2,564	$7,761	$896	$8,657
High Hills Elementary	Public	4-5	4971 Frierson Road	Shaw Afb	29152	Sumter County	Sumter 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 499-3327	441	24	18.3	100.0%	121 (27.4%)	244 (55.3%)	42 (9.5%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.1%)	22.8	497^th of 638 public elementary schools	22.1%		29.5	449^th of 644 public elementary schools	30.3%	48		36.3	47.3		31.2	28.8	$9,714	$1,299	$997	$2,296	$6,639	$779	$7,418

Cities Near Zip Code 29152

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Shaw AFB	0.23 mi	2
Sumter	0.41 mi	21	187^th
Dalzell	3.5 mi	1	158^th
Rembert	5.86 mi	3	228^th
Eastover	14.43 mi	1	136^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.