Summary:
Zip code 29702 is home to just one high school, Blacksburg High, which serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 482 students in the Blacksburg, South Carolina area.
Blacksburg High is a school on a clear upward trajectory, making a dramatic leap in state rankings from 155th to 96th place in a single year and earning its first 3-star rating. The school's graduation rate of 91.0% is a standout, exceeding both the state average (86.7%) and its own district, Cherokee 01, by a significant margin. Academically, the school shines in English 2, with an 88.88% proficiency rate that beats both district and state averages. It also showed a remarkable 15.5 percentage point improvement in U.S. History proficiency, nearly matching the state average. However, the school trails the state in Algebra 1 proficiency (69.23% vs. 73.95%), which remains its clearest academic weakness. The school also has a notably high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.2%, well above the state average of 22.3%, which is puzzling given its strong graduation rate and improving test scores.
Compared to its district, Blacksburg High is a clear standout, outperforming Cherokee 01 in graduation rate, dropout rate, and every reported test subject. It operates efficiently at $4,522 per student, suggesting good resource allocation despite modest funding. For parents, this school offers a strong, improving educational environment with a dedicated focus on literacy and history, though the high absenteeism and math scores are areas to watch. The school's rapid improvement and consistent outperformance of its district make it a compelling choice within the area.
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