Summary:
The 29657 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Pickens 01 district. While the schools share a common district, they exhibit varying levels of academic performance and student demographics, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.
Liberty High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, ranked 112 out of 237 South Carolina high schools and earning a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts relatively high proficiency rates in English 1, outperforming the district and state averages, though its Algebra 1/Mathematics proficiency lags behind. In contrast, Liberty Primary School and Liberty Elementary School face significant socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and relatively low statewide rankings and academic proficiency rates.
Across the schools, the student population is predominantly white, ranging from 81.25% to 85.96%. Spending per student varies, with Liberty High spending the most at $13,169 per student and Liberty Primary spending the least at $9,944 per student. The student-teacher ratios also differ, from 12.8 at Liberty Middle to 15.4 at Liberty High. These variations in resources and demographics may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance across the schools.
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