Best Public Schools in Lancaster, SC


Summary:

The city of Lancaster, South Carolina, is home to 14 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population and vary in their academic performance, with some standout institutions like Indian Land High School and Van Wyck Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the district. For example, the proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics at Van Wyck Elementary and Buford Elementary are over 30 percentage points higher than those at Erwin Elementary and Clinton Elementary. This disparity suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement, as the schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest academic performance.

Despite these challenges, the Lancaster 01 district is home to several high-performing schools, including Indian Land High School, which consistently ranks among the best high schools in South Carolina. The district's spending per student also varies, ranging from $10,054 at Indian Land High to $14,216 at Buford High, with the majority of schools spending between $10,000 and $13,000 per student.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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