Summary:
Zip code 29851 in Warrenville, South Carolina, is served by two elementary schools—Jefferson Elementary and Warrenville Elementary—both part of the Aiken 01 district and serving grades PK through 5.
These two schools, located just miles apart, offer vastly different educational experiences. Warrenville Elementary is the clear standout, performing at or above state averages in most subjects. In 2025-2026, its 3rd grade math proficiency was 64.0% compared to the state's 59.2%, and its 4th grade science proficiency hit 50.8% versus the state's 51.6%. The school has also improved its state ranking from the 49th to the 57th percentile over two years. In contrast, Jefferson Elementary has declined from the 23rd to the 13th percentile in the same period. The performance gap is stark: in 4th grade math, only 19.6% of Jefferson students are proficient versus 51.6% at Warrenville—a 32-point difference. Jefferson also struggles with chronic absenteeism at 25.1%, nearly double Warrenville's 14.0%.
Spending and class sizes also differ notably. Warrenville Elementary invests $14,446 per student with a 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio, while Jefferson Elementary spends $12,643 with a 14.3:1 ratio. Warrenville maintains consistent proficiency across grades 3-5, while Jefferson shows a troubling decline as students advance—5th grade math proficiency drops to just 23.3%. For parents, Warrenville offers stronger academics, better attendance, and a more favorable learning environment, while Jefferson faces significant challenges that require immediate attention.
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