Sterling School

Summary:

Sterling School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Greenville, South Carolina, part of the Greenville 01 school district. This top-performing school has consistently ranked within the top 5% of all elementary schools in the state, delivering exceptional academic results across all grade levels and subject areas.

Sterling School significantly outperforms the Greenville 01 district and the state of South Carolina in academic assessments, with 82.4% of 3rd graders, 93.2% of 4th graders, and 84.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to district averages of 61.7%, 64.5%, and 63.4%, respectively. The school also ranks 1st out of 105 South Carolina elementary schools for its Gifted and Talented program, indicating a strong focus on supporting high-achieving students. Additionally, Sterling School maintains a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 53.91% White, 25.07% African American, 4.64% Hispanic, and 10.72% Asian.

When compared to nearby schools in the Greenville 01 district, such as Augusta Circle Elementary and Blythe Academy, Sterling School consistently outperforms them in academic assessments and overall school rankings. The school's exceptional performance is particularly notable in mathematics, with 86.8% of 3rd graders, 94.1% of 4th graders, and 77.3% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 99 John McCarroll Way
       Greenville, SC  29607


(864) 355-4480

District: Greenville 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,933 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  690

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.9%
African American:
25.1%
Asian:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Compare Details Sterling School ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sterling School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.9%), African American (25.1%), Asian (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sterling School is 13, which is the 10th best among 51 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sterling School is $12,933, which is the 13th highest among 51 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sterling School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sterling School 5th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Sterling School in the ranking list.)

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Greenville 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville 01 14th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sterling School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sterling School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 96.13 1st 577 99.8%
2009 97.71 1st 580 99.8%
2010 96.65 1st 589 99.8%
2011 94.83 3rd 597 99.5%
2012 89.68 19th 594 96.8%
2013 89.10 18th 599 97.0%
2014 88.59 30th 630 95.2%
2015 96.84 4th 638 99.4%
2016 90.17 35th 619 94.3%
2017 87.02 60th 639 90.6%
2018 91.52 41st 624 93.4%
2019 92.41 34th 643 94.7%
2021 94.41 30th 622 95.2%
2022 96.60 12th 625 98.1%
2023 97.88 4th 644 99.4%
2024 97.39 5th 638 99.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sterling School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.43 247th 588 58.0%
2019 67.88 184th 600 69.3%
2021 65.81 177th 580 69.5%
2022 79.77 95th 600 84.2%
2023 88.42 38th 608 93.8%
2024 79.90 88th 599 85.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sterling School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.41 51st 570 91.1%
2019 86.23 61st 588 89.6%
2021 85.14 75th 554 86.5%
2022 92.38 36th 573 93.7%
2023 96.30 8th 580 98.6%
2024 95.24 12th 565 97.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Sterling School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.10 21st 161 87.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Sterling School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.70 21st 147 85.7%
2023 77.15 1st 105 99.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sterling School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.76 40th 571 93.0%
2019 93.53 21st 590 96.4%
2021 96.83 9th 561 98.4%
2022 96.91 8th 579 98.6%
2023 98.08 2nd 582 99.7%
2024 97.58 3rd 568 99.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sterling School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.45 203rd 412 50.7%
2019 52.89 191st 421 54.6%
2021 43.35 197th 350 43.7%
2022 74.71 73rd 393 81.4%
2023 91.00 18th 394 95.4%
2024 71.36 72nd 369 80.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sterling School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.51 1st 457 99.8%
2019 97.96 1st 472 99.8%
2021 98.68 2nd 439 99.5%
2022 98.19 2nd 455 99.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sterling School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sterling School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 97.91 2nd 244 99.2%
2009 98.68 1st 249 99.6%
2010 98.66 2nd 261 99.2%
2011 98.53 1st 269 99.6%
2012 97.87 1st 271 99.6%
2013 97.89 1st 276 99.6%
2014 98.14 1st 291 99.7%
2015 99.81 1st 301 99.7%
2016 98.57 2nd 303 99.3%
2017 98.67 2nd 317 99.4%
2018 99.75 1st 303 99.7%
2019 99.61 2nd 315 99.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sterling School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.78 1st 284 99.6%
2019 99.58 1st 296 99.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sterling School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.28 1st 250 99.6%
2019 98.74 1st 258 99.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Open Quote I'm a parent of two kids in CTC. It's a really wonderful school. It's great for kids who need to be moving faster and with more challenges than in other schools. I've been very happy with the program. A large majority of the teachers are very good - covering the same curriculum as required by SC, but moving faster and deeper and making it more interesting. The kids also move into some classes earlier - they all finish geometry, 9th grade English honors, and 9th grade Spanish honors in 8th grade. I have also found the administration to be very flexible in understanding and meeting the needs of each kid, even if that requires extra work for the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sterling School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 262 4 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2008 320 8 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2009 448 61 23 4 0 n/a n/a 4 540
2010 470 97 32 5 2 n/a n/a 3 609
2011 473 124 26 12 0 0 23 0 658
2012 480 188 29 18 1 0 30 0 746
2013 466 231 40 18 1 0 39 0 795
2014 453 274 44 20 1 0 41 0 833
2015 438 294 48 25 3 0 41 0 849
2016 417 300 58 20 3 0 37 0 835
2017 399 321 63 26 2 0 36 0 847
2018 391 308 61 34 1 0 45 0 840
2019 386 270 68 35 1 0 40 0 800
2020 386 236 70 34 2 0 46 0 774
2021 356 235 67 40 1 0 39 0 738
2022 366 214 71 33 1 0 42 0 727
2023 372 173 74 32 1 0 38 0 690

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sterling School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 279 22.0 12.7 2.2
2008 346 23.0 15.0 3.8
2009 540 32.0 16.9 10.6
2010 609 39.0 15.6 18.6
2011 658 20.0 32.9 22.8
2012 746 41.0 18.1 30
2013 795 44.0 18.0 33.6
2014 833 45.0 18.5 36.9
2015 849 47.0 18.0 33.6
2016 835 46.0 18.1 38.7
2017 847 47.5 17.8 41.4
2018 840 51.5 16.3 40.1
2019 800 51.3 15.5 38.5
2020 774 53.6 14.4 37
2021 738 47.2 15.6 40
2022 727 53.7 13.5 36.3
2023 690 52.7 13.0 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sterling School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 279 22.0 12.7 2.2
2008 346 23.0 15.0 3.8
2009 540 32.0 16.9 10.6
2010 609 39.0 15.6 18.6
2011 658 20.0 32.9 22.8
2012 746 41.0 18.1 30
2013 795 44.0 18.0 33.6
2014 833 45.0 18.5 36.9
2015 849 47.0 18.0 33.6
2016 835 46.0 18.1 38.7
2017 847 47.5 17.8 41.4
2018 840 51.5 16.3 40.1
2019 800 51.3 15.5 38.5
2020 774 53.6 14.4 37
2021 738 47.2 15.6 40
2022 727 53.7 13.5 36.3
2023 690 52.7 13.0 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sterling School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $313 (3.4%) $38 (0.4%) $351 (3.8%) $7,806 (84.8%) $1,051 (11.4%) $8,857 (96.2%) $9,208
2020 $516 (5.2%) $460 (4.6%) $976 (9.8%) $7,964 (80.1%) $997 (10.0%) $8,961 (90.2%) $9,937
2021 $670 (6.4%) $371 (3.5%) $1,041 (9.9%) $8,789 (83.9%) $650 (6.2%) $9,439 (90.1%) $10,480
2022 $1,345 (11.4%) $423 (3.6%) $1,768 (15.0%) $9,319 (79.0%) $716 (6.1%) $10,035 (85.0%) $11,803
2023 $1,199 (9.3%) $901 (7.0%) $2,100 (16.2%) $10,028 (77.5%) $806 (6.2%) $10,834 (83.8%) $12,933

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sterling School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 4th of 644 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sterling School)69.387.1
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)60.262
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sterling School)75.292.2
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)68.564.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Sterling School)74.283.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Science (Greenville 01)63.960.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling School)73.488.9
 15.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)62.666.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sterling School)73.487.3
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)63.557.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling School)72.985.2
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)52.764.4
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sterling School)77.178.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)57.257.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sterling School)98.398.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)41.938
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.630.1
 6.5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Sterling School)100100
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Greenville 01)67.975
 7.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students800690
 13.8%
African American270173
 35.9%
American Indian11
Asian6874
 8.8%
Hispanic3532
 8.6%
Pacific Islander00
White386372
 3.6%
Two or More Races4038
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%41.4%
 2.9%


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Yes! Sterling School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Sterling School are 54% White, 25% African American, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 690 students attended Sterling School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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