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Briggs Elementary

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Briggs Elementary ranks 209 th of 661 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

209^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 661 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Briggs Elementary is a K-5 public school in Florence, SC, serving 451 students within the Florence 01 school district, and it has earned a solid reputation as an above-average performer with a 3-star rating.

One of the most impressive things about Briggs is its consistent strength in reading and writing. In the most recent school year, proficiency rates in English Language Arts were strong across all grade levels—78% in 3rd grade, 71% in 4th grade, and 71% in 5th grade—all well above state averages. The school also does an excellent job supporting all students, ranking in the 80th percentile for African American students and the 79th percentile for White students. This means your child is likely to receive a high-quality education regardless of background. Another positive sign: chronic absenteeism (19.8%) is notably lower than the district average (26.4%), suggesting students are engaged and showing up ready to learn. When compared to nearby schools, Briggs stands out as a leader—it outperforms Greenwood Elementary, North Vista Elementary, and Savannah Grove Elementary in overall ranking and most subjects.

However, there is a clear area of concern: math. While 3rd-grade math proficiency is strong at 72%, scores drop significantly in 4th grade (50%) and 5th grade (52%), both falling below the state average. This is a school-specific challenge, not a district-wide issue, and it's something to keep in mind if your child struggles with math. It's also worth noting that Royall Elementary, located less than a mile away, is a top-performing school in the state and outperforms Briggs in nearly every subject, particularly math (5th grade: 60% vs. 52%). That said, Briggs achieves its results efficiently—with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4 and per-student spending of $14,690, it outperforms schools that spend significantly more, like Theodore Lester Elementary ($18,734 per student). Overall, Briggs is a strong, cost-effective choice, especially for reading, but you may want to supplement math instruction at home.

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 — 56th percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (63% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the South Carolina median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg57%

South Carolina avg58%

209^th of 661

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to top 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 13Elementary Schools in the Florence 01

29^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
2026	67.4	209 of 661	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.0	192 of 639	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	78.6	133 of 643	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
2026	72.7	75 of 384	80.5%	★★★★☆
2025	69.8	88 of 380	76.8%	★★★★☆
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
2026	62.0	221 of 599	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.5	200 of 580	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.6	103 of 568	81.9%	★★★★☆
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
2026	51.5	305 of 634	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.7	196 of 612	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.2	121 of 602	79.9%	★★★★☆
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
2026	69.0	175 of 591	70.4%	★★★★☆
2025	72.0	162 of 585	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	73.3	142 of 571	75.1%	★★★★☆
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
2026	75.3	98 of 463	78.8%	★★★★☆
2025	78.9	79 of 459	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	89.3	21 of 446	95.3%	★★★★★
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)

African American (2026)80th percentile+12 vs school

White (2026)79th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)70th percentile~ school

Female (2026)63rd percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)52nd percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts73%+9 vs state

Mathematics58%+4 vs state

Science49%~ state avg

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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 (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 (2024)	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 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	73.7%	216 (47.9%)	168 (37.3%)	22 (4.9%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.4%)	67.4	209^th of 661 public elementary schools	68.4%		71	192^nd of 639 public elementary schools	70.0%	17	78.2	70.8	71.3	71.8	50.0	52.3	49.4	$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	100.0%	216 (42.2%)	199 (38.9%)	38 (7.4%)	13 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.6%)	87.4	70^th of 661 public elementary schools	89.4%		83.2	93^rd of 639 public elementary schools	85.4%	23	89.0	78.4	87.5	76.7	74.3	60.0	67.5	$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	100.0%	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	67.9%	245 (39.8%)	281 (45.7%)	21 (3.4%)	26 (4.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.3%)	72.7	172^nd of 661 public elementary schools	74.0%		80.8	110^th of 639 public elementary schools	82.8%	62	72.0	71.4	79.6	60.0	61.4	65.3	56.3	$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	68.6%	269 (27.2%)	458 (46.4%)	111 (11.2%)	57 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (9.4%)	57.5	265^th of 661 public elementary schools	59.9%		66.6	212^th of 639 public elementary schools	66.8%	53	75.3	74.0	61.3	63.9	49.1	40.0	46.5	$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	100.0%	5 (1.1%)	404 (90.6%)	11 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	40.4	399^th of 661 public elementary schools	39.6%		46.1	335^th of 639 public elementary schools	47.6%	64	60.8	58.3	66.7	49.3	47.6	41.3	32.1	$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	100.0%	69 (17.9%)	267 (69.4%)	19 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.0%)	40.1	401^st of 661 public elementary schools	39.3%		53.4	285^th of 639 public elementary schools	55.4%	116	56.6	54.3	71.9	48.9	38.6	40.3	50.0	$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	100.0%	123 (23.2%)	337 (63.6%)	16 (3.0%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.9%)	30.2	459^th of 661 public elementary schools	30.6%		31.2	440^th of 639 public elementary schools	31.1%	19	55.9	60.5	48.8	36.9	47.8	26.9	41.3	$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	64.6%	226 (35.8%)	312 (49.4%)	32 (5.1%)	31 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.9%)	71.2	184^th of 661 public elementary schools	72.2%		74.7	160^th of 639 public elementary schools	75.0%	24	76.2	68.4	73.1	69.3	58.1	55.4	57.1	$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	100.0%	109 (30.1%)	190 (52.5%)	26 (7.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.4%)	53.2	291^st of 661 public elementary schools	56.0%		49.5	311^th of 639 public elementary schools	51.3%	20	68.2	71.7	60.2	51.4	51.5	41.1	54.5	$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.

Is Briggs Elementary a good school?

Briggs Elementary ranks 209^th of 661 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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