Summary
Hodges Elementary is a public elementary school in Hodges, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 339 students. The school is part of the Greenwood 50 School District, which is ranked 20 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hodges Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, Hodges Elementary had 83.7% of 3rd graders, 85.7% of 4th graders, and 90% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 71.8%, 72.5%, and 73.1% for the Greenwood 50 district, respectively. In mathematics, Hodges Elementary also outperformed the district, with 81.4% of 3rd graders, 85.7% of 4th graders, and 75% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 67.3%, 64.2%, and 62.2% for the district.
While Hodges Elementary excels academically, it has faced some challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 14.9% to 24.7% in recent years. Additionally, the school's performance in the gifted and talented program is relatively lower, ranking 55th and 58th out of 82 and 105 South Carolina elementary schools in 2023-2024 and 2022-2023, respectively. However, the school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest a strong investment in resources to support student learning.
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