Summary:
The 29832 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Edgefield 01 school district. While the schools serve a diverse student population with high rates of economic disadvantage, there are some standout performers worth highlighting.
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School stands out for its strong performance on end-of-course exams, with 95.46% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics. The school also has higher-than-district and state-level proficiency rates in English Language Arts. In contrast, Strom Thurmond High School lags behind state averages overall, but shines with 82.97% of students proficient or better on the English 2 exam.
The schools in this area face significant challenges, with extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.53% at Strom Thurmond High to 98.82% at Johnston Elementary. While the schools spend more per student than the state average, this higher funding does not appear to translate into significantly better academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be at play. With targeted interventions and support services, there may be opportunities to replicate the pockets of excellence and help these schools and their students reach their full potential.
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