Summary:
The 29036 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Lexington 05 school district. This district is highly ranked, placing 13th out of 75 districts in South Carolina and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Several schools in the 29036 zip code stand out for their exceptional performance. Chapin High and Spring Hill High are consistently ranked among the top 20 high schools in the state, with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and excellent test scores. Chapin Middle is also highly ranked, placing in the top 35 middle schools in South Carolina, particularly excelling in Algebra 1. At the elementary level, Lake Murray Elementary stands out, consistently ranking in the top 35-62 elementary schools in the state with 5-star ratings.
Overall, the schools in the 29036 zip code demonstrate strong academic performance, with students scoring well above state averages on standardized tests. However, the data also reveals a notable difference in performance between the traditional public schools and the public charter virtual school, Odyssey Online Learning, which has significantly lower test scores and a higher free/reduced lunch rate. This suggests the need for further investigation into the challenges faced by virtual learning environments and how to better support student success in that setting.
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