Summary:
The 29832 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - that serve students from the surrounding community. While the schools exhibit varying levels of academic performance, some standout schools and key insights emerge from the data.
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School stands out for its strong performance on end-of-course exams, with 100% proficiency in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2. However, the school's performance on SC READY English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments for grades 6-8 is below the Edgefield 01 district and state averages. In contrast, Johnston Elementary School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch students at 98.78%, indicating a high-need student population, and its performance on SC READY assessments is mixed, with 3rd grade ELA scores above the district average but 4th and 5th grade ELA and Math scores well below the district and state averages.
Strom Thurmond High School has a 85.4% four-year graduation rate and a 2.3% dropout rate, but its proficiency rates on end-of-course exams are below the district and state averages, ranging from 36.99% to 81.71% proficient. The school also has a 68.17% free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Overall, the schools in the 29832 zip code area exhibit varying levels of academic performance, with some grades and subject areas performing above the district and state averages, while others lag behind, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific learning needs of students.
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