Summary:
Zip code 29054 in Gilbert, South Carolina, is served by four schools in the Lexington 01 school district, a top-20% district statewide, and includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school serving approximately 3,577 students in grades PK-12.
Gilbert High is the clear academic leader in this area, having jumped from 97th to 48th in the state rankings over two years. It boasts a 91.8% graduation rate, a dropout rate half the state average, and an exceptional 90.23% proficiency on the English 1 exam—outperforming the district by 18 points and the state by 29 points. However, this high school success contrasts sharply with its feeder schools. Gilbert Middle shows only 55% proficiency in 8th grade ELA and struggles in math, with scores ranging from 36% to 48%. The middle school does have one standout: a 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra 1 EOCEP exam, indicating a strong accelerated math program for top students.
At the elementary level, Centerville Elementary is the rising star, outperforming Gilbert Elementary in every subject and grade level. Centerville exceeds state averages in 3rd grade math (70.4%) and science (56.2%), while Gilbert Elementary lags behind state averages in most areas, particularly 4th grade math (40.6%). Mathematics is a consistent weakness across all schools, with every campus scoring below district averages in this subject. Chronic absenteeism is also a district-wide concern, with all four schools exceeding the state average of 22.3%, and Gilbert High reaching 26.1%. Notably, spending per student does not correlate with performance—Gilbert Elementary spends the most ($16,409) yet ranks lowest, while Gilbert Middle spends the least ($14,097) and shows strong results in specific areas.
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