Summary:
The 29055 zip code in South Carolina is home to two schools: Great Falls High and Great Falls Elementary, both of which serve the local community. While the schools face some challenges, there are also opportunities for improvement.
Great Falls High is ranked 149 out of 235 high schools in South Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a 85.4% four-year graduation rate and a 2.3% dropout rate, and it performs above the state and district averages in some EOCEP subjects but below average in others. In contrast, Great Falls Elementary is ranked 408 out of 640 elementary schools in the state and also has a 2-star rating. The elementary school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% and performs above the state and district averages in some SC READY/English Language Arts assessments but below average in others.
Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with Great Falls High having 85.41% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and Great Falls Elementary having a 100% eligibility rate. This suggests that the community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed in some areas. Addressing these challenges and targeting interventions to improve student outcomes will be crucial for the success of these schools and the students they serve.
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