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Briggs Elementary

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Briggs Elementary ranks 192 nd of 640 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

192^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 640 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Briggs Elementary is a public elementary school in Florence, South Carolina, serving 467 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Florence 01 District, which is ranked 26 out of 75 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Briggs Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. Notably, Briggs Elementary's performance is strong across different student subgroups, including female, male, African American, and white students. The school's ability to provide equitable educational opportunities and support for all students is a notable strength.

While Briggs Elementary faces challenges related to relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, the school's overall academic excellence and positive outcomes for diverse student populations make it a standout educational institution in the region. Compared to nearby schools like Carver Elementary and Royall Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, Briggs Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in key metrics, positioning it as a top-performing school in the Florence 01 District.

451

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,690

Per pupil spending ?

73.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1012 Congaree Drive
Florence, SC 29501

(843) 664-8169

District: Florence 01

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.9%

African American:

37.3%

Two or more races:

8.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2015 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (64% vs 56% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the South Carolina median (70th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg58%

South Carolina avg56%

192^nd of 640

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 13Elementary Schools in the Florence 01

26^th of 75Florence 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
2025	71.0	192 of 640	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	78.6	132 of 638	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	68.5	197 of 644	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.3	214 of 625	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.6	226 of 622	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.4	284 of 643	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.6	315 of 624	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.1	286 of 639	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.8	273 of 619	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.3	277 of 638	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.6	284 of 630	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.2	256 of 599	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.0	205 of 594	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.6	166 of 597	72.2%	★★★★☆
2010	60.4	238 of 589	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.7	242 of 580	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.9	145 of 577	74.9%	★★★★☆
2007	75.6	118 of 566	79.2%	★★★★☆
2006	65.0	202 of 559	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	60.2	239 of 557	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	65.1	192 of 550	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2003	67.1	180 of 542	66.8%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	69.8	88 of 381	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	85.7	24 of 369	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	68.3	91 of 394	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	68.1	89 of 393	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	57.7	122 of 350	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.6	232 of 421	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.7	280 of 412	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	200 of 581	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.6	103 of 565	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	69.4	175 of 580	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	176 of 573	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.2	211 of 554	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.5	232 of 588	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.6	331 of 570	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	64.7	196 of 613	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.2	121 of 599	79.8%	★★★★☆
2023	61.2	215 of 608	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.5	280 of 600	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.8	304 of 580	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.2	359 of 600	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.5	379 of 588	35.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	72.0	162 of 586	72.4%	★★★★☆
2024	73.3	141 of 568	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	61.5	216 of 582	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.2	249 of 579	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.1	213 of 561	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.3	301 of 590	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.1	268 of 571	53.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	78.9	79 of 460	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	89.3	21 of 441	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	83.0	57 of 463	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	71.2	117 of 455	74.3%	★★★★☆
2021	75.2	99 of 439	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	69.5	140 of 472	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	58.2	194 of 457	57.5%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2025)83rd percentile+13 vs school

African American (2025)77th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)72nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)68th percentile~ school

Female (2025)66th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts72%+10 vs state

Science66%+17 vs state

Mathematics55%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SC READY English Language Arts (2025)			SC READY Mathematics (2025)			SC READY Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Science 4th 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
Briggs Elementary	Public	K-5	1012 Congaree Drive	Florence	29501	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8169	451	34	13.4		216 (47.9%)	168 (37.3%)	22 (4.9%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.4%)	71	192^nd of 640 public elementary schools	70.0%		78.6	132^nd of 638 public elementary schools	79.3%	60	75.3	72.1	69.5	54.8	61.6	47.2	66.3	$14,690	$562	$925	$1,487	$11,546	$1,657	$13,203
Royall Elementary	Public	K-5	1101 Cheraw Drive	Florence	29501	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8167	512	40	12.8		216 (42.2%)	199 (38.9%)	38 (7.4%)	13 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.6%)	83.2	93^rd of 640 public elementary schools	85.5%		95.3	22^nd of 638 public elementary schools	96.6%	71	66.6	83.4	86.0	70.3	69.2	72.1	56.4	$15,720	$1,184	$813	$1,997	$12,114	$1,610	$13,724
McLaurin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1400 McMillan Lane	Florence	29506	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8457	552	40	13.8		182 (33.0%)	273 (49.5%)	37 (6.7%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.6%)								(n/a)								$16,637	$823	$1,259	$2,082	$12,500	$2,055	$14,556
Carver Elementary	Public	K-5	515 North Cashua Drive	Florence	29501	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8156	615	44	14.1		245 (39.8%)	281 (45.7%)	21 (3.4%)	26 (4.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.3%)	80.8	110^th of 640 public elementary schools	82.8%		78.9	129^th of 638 public elementary schools	79.8%	19	70.4	78.7	67.5	69.9	73.7	59.4	72.9	$13,840	$675	$884	$1,559	$10,641	$1,641	$12,282
Delmae Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1211 South Cashua Drive	Florence	29501	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8448	988	63	15.6		269 (27.2%)	458 (46.4%)	111 (11.2%)	57 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (9.4%)	66.6	212^th of 640 public elementary schools	66.9%		68	199^th of 638 public elementary schools	68.8%	13	73.6	62.1	68.0	68.4	52.8	57.7	50.4	$12,415	$834	$941	$1,774	$9,161	$1,480	$10,641
North Vista Elementary	Public	K-5	1200 North Irby Street	Florence	29501	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8159	446	36	12.3		5 (1.1%)	404 (90.6%)	11 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	46.1	335^th of 640 public elementary schools	47.7%		45.7	348^th of 638 public elementary schools	45.5%	13	65.0	55.9	46.9	67.6	52.0	37.3	41.6	$21,826	$921	$2,246	$3,168	$16,742	$1,916	$18,658
Savannah Grove Elementary	Public	K-5	2348 Savannah Grove Road	Effingham	29541	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8463	385	31	12.4		69 (17.9%)	267 (69.4%)	19 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.0%)	53.4	285^th of 640 public elementary schools	55.5%		51	305^th of 638 public elementary schools	52.2%	20	59.0	58.6	69.3	63.9	41.4	38.7	56.9	$16,581	$1,045	$1,569	$2,614	$12,226	$1,741	$13,967
Greenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	2300 East Howe Springs Road	Florence	29505	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8451	530	39	13.5		123 (23.2%)	337 (63.6%)	16 (3.0%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.9%)	31.2	441^st of 640 public elementary schools	31.1%		21.9	505^th of 638 public elementary schools	20.8%	64	56.7	46.7	46.9	55.5	30.0	39.6	37.8	$14,184	$1,028	$1,335	$2,363	$10,019	$1,801	$11,821
Lucy T. Davis Elementary	Public	K-5	201 Westfield Drive	Florence	29501	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 665-5977	632	44	14.3		226 (35.8%)	312 (49.4%)	32 (5.1%)	31 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.9%)	74.7	160^th of 640 public elementary schools	75.0%		72.5	169^th of 638 public elementary schools	73.5%	9	69.6	66.3	72.0	74.7	63.1	56.8	57.9	$14,171	$655	$1,107	$1,762	$10,925	$1,485	$12,409
Theodore Lester Elementary	Public	3-5	3501 East Palmetto Street	Florence	29506	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8459	362	30	12.0		109 (30.1%)	190 (52.5%)	26 (7.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.4%)	49.5	311^th of 640 public elementary schools	51.4%		49.4	324^th of 638 public elementary schools	49.2%	13	61.6	59.0	59.4	50.0	52.2	45.0	48.7	$18,734	$935	$1,323	$2,258	$14,315	$2,161	$16,476

Frequently Asked Questions about Briggs Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Briggs Elementary?

Students at Briggs Elementary are 48% White, 37% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Briggs Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 451 students attended Briggs Elementary.

What district is Briggs Elementary in?

Florence 01

Is Briggs Elementary a good school?

Briggs Elementary ranks 192^nd of 640 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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