McCormick Elementary

McCormick Elementary is a public elementary school in McCormick, South Carolina, serving 224 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the McCormick 01 school district, which is ranked 65 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McCormick Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of South Carolina elementary schools over the past several years, with its performance on state assessments significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 48.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 61.8%. The school's performance is also below the McCormick 01 district average, indicating that it is one of the lower-performing schools within the district. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 18.1% to 27.0% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, these resources have not translated into improved academic performance. This suggests that McCormick Elementary may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and explore more effective strategies for supporting student learning and addressing the specific needs of its student population, which includes a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.