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Brunson Elementary

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Brunson Elementary ranks 237 th of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

237^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 649 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Brunson Elementary is a small, rural school in Brunson, SC, serving 178 students in grades PK-6 within the Hampton County School District. Despite 100% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, this school consistently earns a 3-star rating and outperforms every nearby school by a wide margin.

The most striking difference is attendance. Only 10.1% of Brunson students are chronically absent—less than half the district average (22.9%) and dramatically lower than nearby schools like Bells Elementary (39.1%) and Allendale-Fairfax Elementary (40.6%). This likely drives much of the academic success. In 6th grade math, 66.6% of Brunson students scored proficient, compared to just 35.1% across the district and 39.4% statewide. The school also excels in science, with 61.9% proficiency in 6th grade versus 40.6% for the district. Reading scores are strong across all grades, with 4th grade ELA at 80% proficiency—16 points above the district average.

Brunson achieves these results while spending less per student ($17,419) than Allendale-Fairfax Elementary ($23,529), which has far lower test scores and a much higher absenteeism rate. The school's student-teacher ratio of 18.5 is higher than peers, yet outcomes remain superior. While 3rd grade math dipped to 45.8% in 2024-25, it recovered to 56.5% the following year. For parents, Brunson stands out as a reliable, efficient school in a region where many schools struggle—proof that consistent attendance and strong instruction can overcome economic challenges.

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 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hampton

✓Above the South Carolina median (63rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg42%

South Carolina avg57%

237^th of 649

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▬ steady since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Hampton

52^nd 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
2026	62.2	237 of 649	63.5%	★★★☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics62%+6 vs state

English Language Arts61%-3 vs state

Science59%+8 vs state

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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	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
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%)	62.2	237^th of 649 public elementary schools	63.5%		69	202^nd of 640 public elementary schools	68.4%	35	60.8			56.5	68.2		59.1	$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%)	45.6	342^nd of 649 public elementary schools	47.3%					(n/a)	65.9	77.2		53.7	34.3		34.2	$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%)	25.1	489^th of 649 public elementary schools	24.7%		32.2	434^th of 640 public elementary schools	32.2%	55	71.4	40.3	52.3	64.3	29.0	16.3	17.7	$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%)	21.5	519^th of 649 public elementary schools	20.0%					(n/a)	50.0	53.2		44.4	23.5		37.5	$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%)	15.6	573^rd of 649 public elementary schools	11.7%		27.2	472^nd of 640 public elementary schools	26.3%	101	46.6	60.0		34.9	17.1		20.0	$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%)	22.9	510^th of 649 public elementary schools	21.4%		20.8	525^th of 640 public elementary schools	18.0%	15	48.5	60.0	50.0	31.5	40.0	27.1	31.1	$18,199	$2,635	$2,047	$4,682	$11,181	$2,337	$13,518

Frequently Asked Questions about Brunson Elementary

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

Is Brunson Elementary a good school?

Brunson Elementary ranks 237^th of 649 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 EOCEP & SC READY test scoresNewAug 10, 2026

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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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