Summary:
The 29078 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Kershaw 01 school district. While the district is ranked 31 out of 75 in South Carolina and rated 3 stars, the schools in this area generally perform at a middle to upper range compared to their peers statewide.
Lugoff-Elgin High School stands out with a 3-star rating, a high 4-year graduation rate of 85.4%, and strong performance in several end-of-course assessments, particularly in Algebra 1 and English 2. Similarly, Lugoff-Elgin Middle School excels in Algebra 1 and performs above the district and state averages in English Language Arts. In contrast, the schools share a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, higher than the state average.
While the schools generally perform above the district averages in most assessments, some lag behind the state averages, particularly in mathematics. Lugoff Elementary stands out with strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 52.4% to 100%, suggest the schools serve a population with lower socioeconomic status, which may impact academic performance and other factors.
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