Summary:
The 29860 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Merriwether Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 91 out of 325 middle schools in South Carolina and earning a 4-star rating. The school outperformed the Edgefield 01 district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with an impressive 100% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 end-of-course exam.
In contrast, Fox Creek High School, a public charter school, has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 7.74%, compared to the state average. The school outperformed the district and state in some end-of-course exams but underperformed in others. Interestingly, Fox Creek High has a higher percentage of White students (69.65%) and a lower percentage of African American students (18.06%) compared to the state average.
The data also suggests a potential correlation between higher spending per student and better academic performance, as seen with Merriwether Middle School, which had the highest spending per student at $11,944. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates at Merriwether Elementary (58.72%) and Merriwether Middle (62.13%) are significantly higher than at Fox Creek High, indicating potential socioeconomic differences in the student populations.
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