Summary:
The city of Blacksburg, South Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all serving the Cherokee 01 School District. While the schools share some common challenges, such as a predominantly white student population and high rates of free and reduced lunch, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Blacksburg Middle School stands out for its low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, the lowest among the district's middle schools, and its strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages in several areas. In contrast, Blacksburg Primary School faces unique challenges, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-need student population, despite having the second-highest spending per student among the 4 schools.
The data also reveals some concerning trends, such as the declining statewide rankings of Blacksburg High School and Blacksburg Elementary School, and disparities in academic performance across the schools and grade levels, particularly in Mathematics. These findings suggest that the schools in Blacksburg may benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions to address the identified challenges and improve educational outcomes for all students.
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