Summary:
Edgefield, South Carolina, is home to a single public school, W. E. Parker Elementary, which serves grades PK through 5 within the Edgefield 01 district, enrolling 339 students in a small-town setting.
For parents, the standout story here is momentum. W. E. Parker Elementary has climbed an impressive 156 spots in state rankings over two years, moving from the 37th percentile (2023-24) to the 62nd percentile (2025-26) and earning a 3-star rating. The school’s biggest academic strengths are in 4th grade math, where 69.8% of students are proficient—17.5 points above the state average—and 5th grade English Language Arts, which surged to 74.6% proficiency, now 11 points above the state. Science in 4th grade also exceeds state averages at 52.9%. However, performance is uneven across grades: 5th grade math remains a weak spot at 43.6% proficiency (5.5 points below state), and 3rd grade scores in both ELA and math trail state averages slightly. The school consistently outperforms its district in nearly every subject and grade level, making it the clear academic leader in the area.
Beyond test scores, the learning environment is a plus. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1 and chronic absenteeism at 18.2%—better than both the district (22.9%) and state (22.3%)—students appear engaged and supported. Per-student spending is $16,370, which seems to be paying off given the dramatic year-over-year gains, including a +27.2 point jump in 5th grade ELA and a +22.5 point jump in 5th grade math. While 3rd grade and 5th grade math need attention, the overall upward trajectory and strong operational metrics make W. E. Parker Elementary a solid, improving choice for families in Edgefield.
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