Summary:
Mayo, South Carolina, is home to a single public school, Mayo Elementary, which serves students in grades PK through 5 and is part of the highly-rated Spartanburg 02 district.
For parents, Mayo Elementary stands out as a consistently high-achieving school that outperforms both its district and the state of South Carolina in nearly every subject and grade level. In the most recent school year, English Language Arts proficiency ranged from 64.6% in 3rd grade to 77.1% in 4th grade, while math proficiency ranged from 55.8% in 5th grade to 73.9% in 3rd grade. The school's 4th-grade science proficiency is particularly impressive at 68.7%, which is a substantial 17.1 percentage points higher than the state average. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 10.6%, which is less than half the state rate of 22.3%, indicating strong student engagement and family involvement. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 and a per-student spending of $13,458, the school clearly prioritizes smaller class sizes and substantial resources to support learning.
While the school's performance is strong, there are a few areas to note. The school's state ranking has dipped slightly, from 87th out of 640 schools (86th percentile) in the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years to 150th out of 649 (77th percentile) in the most recent data, though it still maintains a 4-star rating. This decline is reflected in a downward trend in test scores across all subjects from the previous year. Additionally, 5th-grade math is a relative weak point, with a proficiency rate of 55.8%, which, while still above the state average, is the lowest of any subject and grade level. Overall, Mayo Elementary is an excellent choice for families seeking a high-performing, well-resourced school with a strong sense of community and a track record of academic success.
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