Summary:
The 29936 zip code area in South Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative public charter school. These schools face significant challenges, with low academic performance, high poverty levels, and systemic issues in the Jasper 01 school district.
Among the standout schools, Polaris Technical Charter School has some of the highest test scores in the area, with 84.45% of students proficient or better in EOCEP/English 2 in 2024-2025. However, the school also has lower proficiency rates in math compared to the state average. In contrast, Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 85.4% and a low dropout rate of 2.3%, but its test scores are generally below the state average, with only 49.63% proficient or better in EOCEP/English 1 in 2024-2025.
Across the board, the schools in this zip code area perform well below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, Ridgeland Elementary scored 36% proficient or better compared to the state average of 61.8%. Additionally, the Jasper 01 school district, which includes Ridgeland Elementary and Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence, is ranked 71 out of 75 districts in the state and is rated 0 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting significant systemic challenges in the district that are impacting student outcomes.
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