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Plainview Elementary

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Plainview Elementary ranks 458 th of 661 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

458^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 661 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 31% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Plainview Elementary is a small, rural school in Patrick, SC, serving about 168 students from Pre-K through 6th grade in the Chesterfield 01 district. Every student at the school qualifies for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a high-poverty community, and the school has a favorable 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Plainview has experienced a significant decline in state rankings over the past decade, falling from the 85th percentile (4 stars) in 2016-2017 to the 30th percentile (2 stars) today. The steepest drop occurred after the pandemic, and the school has not yet recovered to pre-COVID levels. Performance varies widely by grade level—4th graders currently score above district averages in both ELA and math, while 6th graders lag far behind state averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rate (17.4%) is notably better than both the district (24.1%) and state (22.3%) averages, suggesting strong family engagement with attendance. Per-student spending has increased to $14,956, and the school outperforms Cheraw Intermediate (7th percentile) within the same district.

A striking comparison is Carolina Elementary, located just 10.5 miles away in the Darlington 01 district. Carolina ranks in the 76th percentile (4 stars) with dramatically higher proficiency rates—85% of its 4th graders are proficient in math versus Plainview's 45.4%—and a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (5.8% vs. 17.4%). This nearby success demonstrates that strong outcomes are achievable in similar rural, high-poverty settings. Plainview's recent investments in resources and smaller class sizes have not yet translated into improved test scores, but the school's low absenteeism and pockets of strong grade-level performance suggest a foundation to build upon.

168

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,792

Per pupil spending ?

59.7%

Directly certified for free meals (2023-24) ?

All students receive free meals (Community Eligibility, 2023-24)

16002 Highway 102
Patrick, SC 29584

(843) 498-6633

District: Chesterfield 01

Students who attend Plainview Elementary usually attend:

High:

McBee High

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2016 → 31st in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Carolina average (41% vs 55% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 40 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg40%

South Carolina avg55%

458^th of 661

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 40 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to bottom 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 7Elementary Schools in the Chesterfield 01

59^th of 75Chesterfield 01 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	30.2	458 of 661	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.5	453 of 639	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	45.4	353 of 643	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	395 of 644	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.8	380 of 625	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	67.0	190 of 622	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.3	151 of 643	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	70.1	161 of 624	74.2%	★★★★☆
2017	82.6	93 of 639	85.4%	★★★★☆
2016	67.6	180 of 619	70.9%	★★★★☆
2015	70.0	136 of 638	78.7%	★★★★☆
2014	63.0	237 of 630	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.9	208 of 599	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.7	250 of 594	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.1	215 of 597	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.7	234 of 589	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.8	220 of 580	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.2	142 of 577	75.4%	★★★★☆
2007	64.5	195 of 566	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.6	216 of 559	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	55.2	276 of 557	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	64.8	194 of 550	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2003	62.8	207 of 542	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	37.4	416 of 634	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	72.4	138 of 580	76.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	8.0	440 of 463	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	11.6	428 of 459	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	29.3	342 of 446	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.2	393 of 463	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	7.6	438 of 455	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	38.0	285 of 439	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.6	220 of 472	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.9	255 of 457	44.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)34th percentile+4 vs school

White (2026)5th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts52%-10 vs state

Mathematics35%-16 vs state

Science35%-17 vs state

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)				SC READY Mathematics (2026)				SC READY Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2026)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2023-24)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Plainview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	16002 Highway 102	Patrick	29584	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 498-6633	168	14	12.0	59.7%	156 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	30.2	458^th of 661 public elementary schools	30.7%		29.5	453^rd of 639 public elementary schools	29.1%	5		63.6		41.6		45.4		25.0	36.3	33.3	$15,792	$798	$877	$1,675	$12,027	$2,090	$14,117
North Hartsville Elementary	Public	K-5	110 School Drive	Hartsville	29550	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 383-3115	486	33	14.7	67.4%	306 (63.0%)	93 (19.1%)	29 (6.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (11.5%)	57.9	263^rd of 661 public elementary schools	60.2%		39.7	382^nd of 639 public elementary schools	40.2%	119	70.1	64.9	61.1		58.7	51.5	52.7		53.7		$15,584	$1,148	$831	$1,980	$12,087	$1,517	$13,604
Thornwell School for the Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	437 West Carolina Avenue	Hartsville	29550	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 857-3090	188	19	9.8	88.5%	29 (15.4%)	122 (64.9%)	9 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (14.9%)	32.4	444^th of 661 public elementary schools	32.8%		17.2	546^th of 639 public elementary schools	14.6%	102	51.0	58.5	51.6		41.5	58.5	29.0		41.5		$24,274	$1,559	$1,209	$2,768	$18,150	$3,356	$21,505
Carolina Elementary	Public	K-5	719 West Carolina Avenue	Hartsville	29550	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 857-3230	212	17	12.7	46.0%	129 (60.8%)	44 (20.8%)	17 (8.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.0%)	75.2	157^th of 661 public elementary schools	76.2%		70.1	195^th of 639 public elementary schools	69.5%	38	58.3	77.5	70.9		60.4	85.0	69.1		77.5		$19,597	$1,659	$693	$2,351	$15,418	$1,828	$17,246
Southside Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1615 Blanding Drive	Hartsville	29550	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 383-3310	360	32	11.1	82.6%	124 (34.4%)	183 (50.8%)	20 (5.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.5%)								(n/a)											$16,965	$699	$901	$1,600	$13,956	$1,409	$15,365
Bay Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1251 Bay Road	Hartsville	29550	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 398-6300	563	40	14.0	78.1%	195 (34.6%)	283 (50.3%)	35 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.5%)	30.1	461^st of 661 public elementary schools	30.3%		33.8	426^th of 639 public elementary schools	33.3%	35	52.0	56.3	50.4		49.1	48.5	34.5		33.0		$14,851	$1,356	$1,010	$2,367	$11,028	$1,456	$12,485
McBee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	284 E. Maple Ave	Mc Bee	29101	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 335-8347	349	30	11.6	69.9%	230 (65.9%)	62 (17.8%)	44 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	29.9	463^rd of 661 public elementary schools	30.0%		35.6	412^th of 639 public elementary schools	35.5%	51	55.1	53.9	62.3		36.8	34.6	45.3		27.0		$15,328	$1,087	$830	$1,917	$11,801	$1,610	$13,410
Black Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	2225 Leavensworth Road	Darlington	29540	Darlington County	Darlington 01	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(843) 398-5100	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	45.8	346^th of 661 public elementary schools	47.7%					(n/a)	54.4	59.8	56.9		59.7	51.1	45.0		50.0
Cheraw Intermediate	Public	3-5	421 Chesterfield Highway	Cheraw	29520	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 921-1030	407	29	14.1	82.4%	149 (36.6%)	209 (51.4%)	10 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.8%)	11.5	615^th of 661 public elementary schools	7.0%		10.9	594^th of 639 public elementary schools	7.0%	21	44.0	48.9	42.2		28.0	28.4	22.8		23.6		$13,817	$1,761	$956	$2,717	$9,350	$1,751	$11,100
Cheraw Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	321 High Street	Cheraw	29520	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 921-1020	443	31	14.2	82.1%	151 (34.1%)	217 (49.0%)	22 (5.0%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.8%)								(n/a)											$14,021	$1,698	$1,104	$2,801	$9,495	$1,724	$11,220

Frequently Asked Questions about Plainview Elementary

What schools do graduates of Plainview Elementary attend?

Students who attend Plainview Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : McBee High

How many students attend Plainview Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 168 students attended Plainview Elementary.

Is Plainview Elementary a good school?

Plainview Elementary ranks 458^th of 661 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Plainview Elementary in?

Chesterfield 01

What is the racial makeup of Plainview Elementary?

Students at Plainview Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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