Summary:
Zip code 29911 in Brunson, South Carolina, is served by a single school, Brunson Elementary, a small rural school for grades PK through 6 with just 178 students in the Hampton County School District.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that Brunson Elementary is a clear standout in an otherwise struggling district. While the district itself ranks in the bottom third of South Carolina, this school consistently earns a 3-star rating and performs in the 60th–68th percentile statewide. The school dramatically outperforms its district across nearly every subject and grade level, often by 20 to 37 percentage points. For example, in the most recent year, 4th grade math proficiency was 68.2% compared to just 31.2% for the district, and 4th grade science was 59.1% versus 35.8%. The school's greatest strength is English Language Arts, where in the prior year 4th grade ELA hit 80% proficiency—more than 16 points above the state average—and 3rd and 6th grade ELA also exceeded state averages by 15 points or more.
Another remarkable feature is attendance: Brunson Elementary has a chronic absenteeism rate of just 10.1%, less than half the district (22.9%) and state (22.3%) averages, which likely fuels its academic success. The school also showed a dramatic improvement in math between 2024–2025 and 2025–2026, with 4th grade math jumping 24 points, suggesting effective targeted interventions. Per-student spending is relatively high at $17,419, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. While the most recent year shows a slight dip from a peak performance year, this could simply reflect normal variation between student cohorts. Overall, Brunson Elementary is a high-performing rural school that offers a strong education, particularly in literacy, and is a bright spot worth considering for families in the area.
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