Summary:
Zip code 29710 in Clover, South Carolina, is served by two middle schools—Oakridge Middle and Clover Middle—both part of the highly ranked York 02 district, which is rated #2 in the state.
Oakridge Middle is the clear academic leader in this area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide. It outperforms Clover Middle in nearly every subject and grade level. For example, in 7th grade English Language Arts, Oakridge posts a 79.5% proficiency rate compared to Clover's 64.2%, and in 7th grade math the gap widens to nearly 19 percentage points (70.6% vs. 51.8%). Oakridge also has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate at 10.1%, less than half of Clover's 22.5%, which likely contributes to its stronger results. Clover Middle, while a solid 4-star school ranking in the 77th percentile, shows particular weakness in mathematics, though it still exceeds state averages in most areas. Both schools achieve exceptional results on the Algebra 1 end-of-course exam, with proficiency rates near 98%, far surpassing the state average of 74%.
Despite their differences, both schools provide above-average educational options for families in this zip code. Even Clover's weakest subject area—7th grade math at 51.8%—beats the state average of 41.8% by 10 points. Interestingly, Clover spends about $600 more per student ($13,566 vs. $12,964) yet achieves lower outcomes, suggesting factors like attendance and instructional practices matter more than funding alone. Oakridge shows some year-to-year score volatility, indicating cohort composition affects results, but its consistent 5-star rating across three years demonstrates reliability. Families can feel confident that both schools benefit from the strong York 02 district framework, though the intra-district gap highlights that school-level experiences can differ significantly.
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