Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29717

Summary:

The 29717 zip code in South Carolina has only one school, Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science consistently falling below state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (71.71%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past three years, ranging from 315 out of 625 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 515 out of 644 in 2022-2023. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, with 3 stars out of 5 in 2021-2022, 1 star in 2022-2023, and 2 stars in 2023-2024. This instability in the school's performance and quality may be a concern for parents and the local community.

Given the academic performance challenges and socioeconomic factors at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary, there may be a need for targeted interventions and support programs to help improve student outcomes. This could include additional resources, professional development for teachers, and specialized programs to address the specific needs of the student population. Addressing these issues may require a comprehensive approach to support the school and its students, who are part of the York 01 school district.

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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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th 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
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4901 Hickory Grove Road	Hickory Grove	29717	York County	York 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 925-2116	427	30	14.2	64.2%	362 (84.8%)	21 (4.9%)	14 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	33.7	424^th of 638 public elementary schools	33.5%		21.9	515^th of 644 public elementary schools	20.0%	91	43.7	46.4	30.6	42.2	48.0	44.7	28.5	37.5	$13,098	$1,649	$873	$2,522	$9,483	$1,093	$10,576

Cities Near Zip Code 29717

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hickory Grove	2.22 mi	1	141^st
York	9.86 mi	8	129^th
Gaffney	10.02 mi	13	150^th
Blacksburg	11.09 mi	4	130^th
Clover	12.44 mi	10	17^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.

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