Summary:
The 29325 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Laurens 56 and Charter Institute at Erskine districts. While the schools serve different grade levels, they face common challenges, such as high rates of economic disadvantage and varying academic performance.
Among the standout schools, Clinton High School ranks 110 out of 235 high schools in South Carolina and performs well on End-of-Course exams, with over 80% proficiency in Algebra 1/Mathematics and English 2. In contrast, Clinton Middle School struggles with SC READY English Language Arts and Mathematics, despite excelling in Algebra 1/Mathematics EOCEP. The charter schools, Thornwell Charter School and Summit Classical School, show mixed results, with Thornwell Charter performing well on EOCEP exams but struggling with SC READY Mathematics.
Across the district, the schools face significant economic challenges, with all but one school having 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the performance disparities observed, particularly in mathematics proficiency, which is an area of concern for most schools in the 29325 zip code. Addressing these challenges and targeting specific academic weaknesses could be key focus areas for the district and individual schools to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the community.
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