Summary:
The city of Iva, South Carolina is home to two schools - Crescent High and Iva Elementary, both part of the highly-ranked Anderson 03 district. While Crescent High stands out as a top-performing high school in the state, Iva Elementary shows more mixed academic results.
Crescent High is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top 30-64 high schools in South Carolina and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It boasts an impressive 85.4% four-year graduation rate, low 2.3% dropout rate, and strong test scores that exceed state averages across multiple subjects. In contrast, Iva Elementary has a more average performance, with a statewide ranking between 101-205 and earning 3-4 out of 5 stars. Its test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages.
Both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with Crescent High having a 57.98% free/reduced lunch rate and Iva Elementary having a 100% rate. Despite this, the schools invest heavily in their students, spending $12,746 per student at Crescent High and $13,975 per student at Iva Elementary, both higher than the state average. The schools also maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Crescent High at 17.8 and Iva Elementary at 12.6.
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