Summary:
The 29657 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 Pickens 01 school district. This district is ranked 17 out of 75 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area, Liberty Middle School excels in Algebra 1/Mathematics, with 95.65% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also performs well in English Language Arts, with 53.5% to 59.7% of students proficient or better in grades 6-8. Meanwhile, Liberty High School maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 85.4% and performs well in English 2 End of Course exams, with 85.35% of students proficient or better, higher than the district and state averages.
However, the area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having high rates of free and reduced lunch, ranging from 61.33% at Liberty High to 100% at Liberty Primary and Liberty Elementary. Additionally, all schools in the data set have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% in 2023-2024. These factors may impact student performance and educational outcomes, and further analysis and targeted interventions could help address these issues and improve the overall quality of education in the 29657 zip code area.
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