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Brunson Elementary

Q: Is Brunson Elementary a good school?

Brunson Elementary ranks 202 nd of 640 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

202^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 640 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Brunson Elementary is a public elementary school in Brunson, South Carolina, serving 161 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Hampton School District, which is ranked 49 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Brunson Elementary has consistently maintained a 3-star rating over the past three school years.

Brunson Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Hampton School District and the state of South Carolina in proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 79.1% of 3rd graders, 80% of 4th graders, 68.2% of 5th graders, and 71.5% of 6th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than district and state averages. The school also had higher mathematics proficiency rates, particularly in 6th grade at 66.6% proficient or better. Additionally, Brunson Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 15.7 students per teacher over the past three years, suggesting a favorable learning environment.

However, Brunson Elementary faces some challenges, including a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.1% in 2023-2024 to 27.6% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also operates in a high-poverty district, with all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While Brunson Elementary has a higher spending per student compared to nearby schools like Estill Elementary, Varnville Elementary, and Ben Hazel Primary, the overall funding levels for the Hampton School District are relatively low, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

178

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,419

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

34 College Street
Brunson, SC 29911

(803) 398-5584

District: Hampton

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.2%

African American:

28.7%

Two or more races:

8.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 64th percentile in 2023 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (62% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Above the South Carolina median (68th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg48%

South Carolina avg54%

202^nd of 640

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 5 pts since 2023

From top 36% (2023) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Hampton

49^th of 75Hampton 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	69.0	202 of 640	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.5	254 of 638	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.5	235 of 644	63.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs South Carolina (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts75%+14 vs state

Science54%+6 vs state

Mathematics52%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Brunson Elementary

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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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	SC READY Science 6th 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
Brunson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	34 College Street	Brunson	29911	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 398-5584	178	10	18.5		100 (56.2%)	51 (28.7%)	11 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.4%)	69	202^nd of 640 public elementary schools	68.4%		59.5	254^th of 638 public elementary schools	60.2%	52	79.1	80.0	68.2	71.5	45.8	44.0	54.5	66.6	48.0	61.9	$17,419	$1,276	$1,227	$2,503	$12,335	$2,581	$14,916
Ben Hazel Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	628 Railroad Avenue West	Hampton	29924	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 943-3659	222	17	13.4		77 (34.7%)	116 (52.3%)	13 (5.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)								(n/a)	60.6				52.6						$18,301	$2,140	$1,141	$3,282	$12,830	$2,189	$15,019
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3305 Allendale-Fairfax Highway	Fairfax	29827	Allendale County	Allendale 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 584-3476	407	45	9.0		21 (5.2%)	355 (87.2%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	32.2	434^th of 640 public elementary schools	32.2%		26.9	465^th of 638 public elementary schools	27.1%	31	43.9	51.9	48.3		59.7	52.0	28.3		32.7		$23,529	$3,670	$1,926	$5,596	$13,247	$4,687	$17,934
Varnville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	395 Pine Street East	Varnville	29944	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 943-2376	251	19	13.5		69 (27.5%)	149 (59.4%)	20 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)								(n/a)	57.4				52.5						$16,629	$1,538	$1,160	$2,698	$11,753	$2,178	$13,931
Estill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1450 Columbia Highway Suite A	Estill	29918	Hampton County	Hampton	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 625-5030	196	17	11.8		3 (1.5%)	184 (93.9%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	27.2	472^nd of 640 public elementary schools	26.3%		42.5	367^th of 638 public elementary schools	42.5%	105	47.4	64.9			36.8	40.5			21.6		$15,985	$2,186	$1,104	$3,290	$10,227	$2,467	$12,695
Bells Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12088 Bells Highway	Ruffin	29475	Colleton County	Colleton 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 782-0012	249	21	11.8		112 (45.0%)	103 (41.4%)	24 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	20.8	525^th of 640 public elementary schools	18.0%		12	578^th of 638 public elementary schools	9.4%	53	61.9	35.5	60.4		28.5	26.7	20.9		22.2		$18,199	$2,635	$2,047	$4,682	$11,181	$2,337	$13,518

Frequently Asked Questions about Brunson Elementary

Is Brunson Elementary a good school?

Brunson Elementary ranks 202^nd of 640 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Brunson Elementary?

Students at Brunson Elementary are 56% White, 29% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Brunson Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 178 students attended Brunson Elementary.

What district is Brunson Elementary in?

Hampton

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