Summary:
The 29697 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the highly-ranked Anderson 01 school district. While the schools generally perform well, with Palmetto Middle School and Palmetto High School standing out as top performers, the elementary schools show more varied results.
Palmetto Middle School is a standout, ranking 67th out of 325 South Carolina middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with an impressive 100% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics. In contrast, Palmetto Elementary lags behind in some areas, particularly in Mathematics, highlighting the need to address the factors contributing to the differences in performance between the elementary schools.
The schools in the 29697 zip code area face socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.19% at Palmetto High School to 84.25% at Palmetto Elementary. This suggests that the schools are serving communities with significant economic challenges, which may impact their ability to allocate resources and support student learning effectively. However, the overall strong performance of Palmetto Middle School and Palmetto High School indicates that the district is effectively supporting student learning and academic achievement in the 29697 zip code area.
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