Summary:
Zip code 29841, encompassing the North Augusta and Belvedere areas of South Carolina, is home to four elementary schools—Hammond Hill Elementary, Mossy Creek Elementary, Belvedere Elementary, and North Augusta Elementary—all serving grades PK through 5 within the Aiken 01 district.
There is a clear academic leader in this area: Hammond Hill Elementary stands out dramatically, ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide (55th out of 649 schools) with a 5-star rating. Its proficiency rates are exceptional, averaging 82.1% in English Language Arts and 75.9% in math—roughly 20 percentage points higher than its nearest peer in math. Belvedere Elementary is a consistent, above-average performer (69th percentile), while Mossy Creek Elementary (57th percentile) has shown steady improvement. North Augusta Elementary ranks lowest (49th percentile) but made the most significant jump this year, climbing 95 spots in state rankings. Across all schools, math proficiency tends to decline from 3rd to 5th grade, while ELA performance is a relative strength—three of four schools meet or exceed state averages in most ELA categories.
Chronic absenteeism closely tracks performance: Hammond Hill (19.0%) and Belvedere (19.4%) have the lowest rates and highest scores, while North Augusta (24.6%) has the highest absenteeism and lowest performance. Notably, per-student spending does not predict outcomes—Belvedere spends the most ($12,906) yet trails Hammond Hill significantly, while Mossy Creek spends the least ($11,821) but outperforms North Augusta. For families, school choice within this zip code matters greatly—Hammond Hill offers a distinctly different academic experience, while the other three schools provide more moderate options with varying trajectories.
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