Summary:
The 29692 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Greenwood 51 school district. While the schools face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, a few standout performers emerge from the data.
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School ranks 117 out of 320 South Carolina middle schools and earns a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms state and district averages in English Language Arts proficiency and has a strong 6th-grade science proficiency rate. In contrast, Ware Shoals High School lags behind the state on several End-of-Course exams, particularly in Algebra 1 and U.S. History, despite maintaining a high graduation rate and low dropout rate.
Across the district, the schools face high rates of free/reduced-price lunch eligibility, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges in the community. This may contribute to the high chronic absenteeism rates observed. While the schools have relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, additional targeted interventions or strategies may be necessary to improve student outcomes, especially at the high school level.
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