Summary:
The 29569 zip code area in South Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Horry 01 school district. While the district is ranked 9th out of 75 in the state and rated 4 stars, the schools in this area show a mix of strengths and challenges.
Daisy Elementary stands out as the top performer, with 72.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Math, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, the other schools in the area lag behind on standardized test scores, suggesting potential achievement gaps that need to be addressed. Loris High does, however, have a relatively high graduation rate of 85.4% and a low dropout rate of 2.3%, better than the state average.
A concerning trend across all 4 schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, well above the state average. Additionally, the extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 69.33% at Loris High to 100% at the 3 elementary/middle schools, indicate very high levels of student poverty in the 29569 zip code area, which likely presents challenges for the schools in terms of providing resources and support. Understanding the drivers of the variation in school quality, from 1 star to 3 stars on SchoolDigger, could provide insights to improve the lower-performing schools and ensure all students in this community have access to a quality education.
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