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Royall Elementary

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Royall Elementary ranks 93 rd of 640 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

93^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 640 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 85% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Royall Elementary is a public elementary school located in Florence, South Carolina, serving 488 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Florence 01 District, which is ranked 26 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Royall Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in South Carolina. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 14th out of 644 elementary schools in the state and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly impressive in the upper elementary grades, with 5th-grade ELA proficiency at 86% and 5th-grade Math proficiency at 72.1%, far exceeding the district and state averages. Royall Elementary also demonstrates exceptional performance across various student subgroups, with African American students and low-income students ranking 1st and 2nd, respectively, in the state.

Despite having a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that the majority of its students come from low-income households, Royall Elementary has consistently maintained exceptional academic performance. This may be attributed to the school's significant investment in student resources, with a per-student spending of $15,282 in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's ability to attract and retain high-quality teachers, with a low student-to-teacher ratio, likely contributes to its success. Compared to nearby schools in the Florence 01 District, such as Lucy T. Davis Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, and North Vista Elementary, Royall Elementary significantly outperforms in both academic achievement and student growth.

512

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,720

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1101 Cheraw Drive
Florence, SC 29501

(843) 664-8167

District: Florence 01

Students who attend Royall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Henry L. Sneed Middle
High:	West Florence High

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.2%

African American:

38.9%

Two or more races:

8.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (72% vs 56% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of South Carolina elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Florence 01

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg58%

South Carolina avg56%

93^rd of 640

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	83.2	93 of 640	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	95.3	22 of 638	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.6	14 of 644	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	85.9	85 of 625	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	77.9	126 of 622	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	83.1	95 of 643	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	83.0	96 of 624	84.6%	★★★★☆
2017	82.0	97 of 639	84.8%	★★★★☆
2016	88.1	48 of 619	92.2%	★★★★★
2015	83.4	72 of 638	88.7%	★★★★☆
2014	90.4	17 of 630	97.3%	★★★★★
2013	88.7	22 of 599	96.3%	★★★★★
2012	88.1	25 of 594	95.8%	★★★★★
2011	85.4	45 of 597	92.5%	★★★★★
2010	84.6	59 of 589	90.0%	★★★★★
2009	88.6	27 of 580	95.3%	★★★★★
2008	81.9	66 of 577	88.6%	★★★★☆
2007	80.9	76 of 566	86.6%	★★★★☆
2006	78.1	91 of 559	83.7%	★★★★☆
2005	72.3	137 of 557	75.4%	★★★★☆
2004	75.3	129 of 550	76.5%	★★★★☆
2003	70.1	162 of 542	70.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	74.5	71 of 381	81.4%	★★★★☆
2024	96.3	5 of 369	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	99.3	1 of 394	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	87.0	29 of 393	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	81.1	29 of 350	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	86.4	29 of 421	93.1%	★★★★★
2018	84.3	31 of 412	92.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	77.3	115 of 581	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	92.0	30 of 565	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	22 of 580	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	83.3	90 of 573	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	77.6	113 of 554	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	80.8	95 of 588	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	76.9	119 of 570	79.1%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	65.6	35 of 101	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.4	45 of 147	69.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	81.3	79 of 613	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	97.3	2 of 599	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.5	2 of 608	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	83.9	66 of 600	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	76.1	110 of 580	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	80.2	81 of 600	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	79.6	88 of 588	85.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	85.2	69 of 586	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	96.1	10 of 568	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	12 of 582	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	84.2	77 of 579	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	72.9	133 of 561	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	81.3	95 of 590	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	84.4	78 of 571	86.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	87.2	29 of 460	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.2	5 of 441	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	94.6	7 of 463	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	92.7	15 of 455	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	84.0	56 of 439	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	92.9	8 of 472	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	89.1	32 of 457	93.0%	★★★★★

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)94th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)88th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile~ school

African American (2025)81st percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)80th percentile-5 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)65th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts79%+16 vs state

Mathematics71%+18 vs state

Science56%+7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Students leave Royall well prepared for future academic challenges and are able to develop into well-rounded young adults. Many who have passed through the doors of Royall have shared that the foundation they received was the key to their later success and happiness!!! Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

I have worked at several schools in our district and Royall, by far, is the best. I enjoy the staff and I love getting up and coming to work. I don't know many people who can say they enjoy going to work but I do. Close Quote

by a principal
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

The best of the best! Close Quote

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Royall Elementary

Is Royall Elementary a good school?

Royall Elementary ranks 93^rd of 640 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Royall Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 512 students attended Royall Elementary.

What district is Royall Elementary in?

Florence 01

What is the racial makeup of Royall Elementary?

Students at Royall Elementary are 42% White, 39% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Royall Elementary attend?

Students who attend Royall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry L. Sneed Middle
High : West Florence High

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