Summary:
Zip code 29432 in Branchville, South Carolina, is served by two public schools—Branchville High (grades 6-12, 317 students) and Lockett Elementary (grades PK-5, 239 students)—which together educate about 556 students on a shared campus within the Orangeburg school district.
These two schools are standout performers, especially when compared to their district. Branchville High has earned a 5-star rating and ranks in the 91st percentile statewide, a dramatic jump from the 69th percentile just two years prior. Its graduation rate is 94.0% with a zero dropout rate, far exceeding the district's 80.4% graduation rate. The high school's math scores are exceptional, exceeding state averages by 28 to 44 percentage points across grades 6-8. Lockett Elementary also shines, ranking in the 87th percentile with 4 stars. Its 4th grade science proficiency (88.8%) and 4th grade math proficiency (88.9%) are more than double the district averages. Both schools outperform the state in most subjects, with the high school's English 1 and U.S. History scores exceeding state averages by roughly 19-22 points.
While both schools excel, there are a few key differences and areas to note. Branchville High shows a notable weakness in 6th grade science, where proficiency (30.9%) falls 21 points below the state average—a stark contrast to its otherwise strong results. Lockett Elementary is more consistent across subjects, though 3rd grade ELA is slightly below the state average. Both schools maintain low chronic absenteeism (around 17-18%) compared to the district's 30.9%, and they benefit from favorable student-teacher ratios (about 14:1) and higher-than-average per-student spending. The shared campus likely supports curriculum alignment and smooth transitions, contributing to the sustained year-over-year improvement seen at both schools.
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