Summary:
Zip code 29605 is home to exactly one middle school, Hughes Academy of Science and Technology, a grades 6-8 school in Greenville, SC, serving 999 students within the Greenville 01 district.
For parents considering this area, Hughes Academy is a consistently strong performer, ranking in the top quarter of South Carolina middle schools for three straight years. Its standout achievement is an extraordinary 98.37% pass rate on the Algebra 1 EOCEP exam, far exceeding district (85.64%) and state (73.95%) averages—though this likely reflects selective placement of high-achieving 8th graders into the course. The school also shows clear momentum in mathematics: 8th grade math proficiency jumped 12.5 points year-over-year (from 35.1% to 47.6%), with 7th grade math improving 8 points. Across all grades, math and ELA scores generally beat state averages, with 6th grade math (51.5%) and 6th grade science (60.0%) leading the way. However, math proficiency declines as grade level rises (51.5% in 6th, 49.6% in 7th, 47.6% in 8th), suggesting stronger foundational instruction than advanced coursework.
Operationally, the school spends $11,720 per student with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio, which appears efficient given its above-average results. The main concern is chronic absenteeism at 23.3%, slightly above district (22.5%) and state (22.3%) levels—meaning nearly one in four students misses significant school time, a potential risk to future performance. Overall, Hughes Academy offers a solid, above-average education with particular strengths in early-grade math, ELA, and advanced Algebra placement, making it a reliable choice for families in the 29605 area.
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