Summary:
The city of Belton, South Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The schools in this area generally perform above the state average on standardized tests, with some standout results. Wright Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with impressive test scores and low chronic absenteeism. Belton Preparatory Academy, a public charter school, also performs well, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in the state despite spending significantly less per student than the district average.
The Anderson 02 school district, which encompasses the majority of the schools in the data set, is ranked 5th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the data shows a clear performance gap between the traditional public schools and the public charter school, with the charter school outperforming the district and state averages on many metrics. Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all schools, with rates as high as 22.5%, which likely contributes to the performance challenges faced by some of the schools.
The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 69.65% at Belton Middle to 100% at Marshall Primary, indicates significant socioeconomic diversity within the Belton school system. This may require tailored approaches to support students from different backgrounds. Overall, the Belton school district appears to have a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, and identifying the factors that contribute to the success of standout schools could help improve outcomes across the district.
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