Summary:
The city of Blythewood, South Carolina is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Richland 02 school district. The district is ranked 37 out of 75 in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in Blythewood are Blythewood High School, which ranks among the top 34 high schools in the state with a 4-star rating, and Blythewood Middle School, which also earns a 4-star rating and ranks among the top 64 middle schools in the state. Additionally, Round Top Elementary is a high-performing elementary school, ranking among the top 72 in the state with a 4-star rating.
The data reveals a disparity in academic performance across the schools, with some, like Blythewood High and Blythewood Middle, demonstrating strong proficiency rates, while others, such as Westwood High and Kelly Mill Middle, have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, the two magnet schools, Muller Road Middle and Kelly Mill Middle, have lower proficiency rates compared to their non-magnet counterparts. The data also suggests a correlation between higher free and reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, though the relationship between spending per student and outcomes is less clear.
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