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#752 of 1,176 schools in SC
Central Academy of the Arts
Elementary School · Pickens 01 · Central, SC
A Pickens 01 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
608 Johnson Road, Central, SC 29630
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Academy of the Arts score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Academy of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,311/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Central), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,879
Median home value
$220,300
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–2 | 3.3 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Clemson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| Ambler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 342 | Compare → |
| East End ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 606 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pickens 01
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #16 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Academy of the Arts is listed in Pickens 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Academy of the Arts
Central Academy of the Arts is a public elementary school in Central, SC, part of Pickens 01, serving approximately 485 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Academy of the Arts
What grades does Central Academy of the Arts serve?
Central Academy of the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Central Academy of the Arts?
Central Academy of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Academy of the Arts is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Academy of the Arts rank in SC?
Central Academy of the Arts ranks #752 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Central Academy of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Academy of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Academy of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Academy of the Arts has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Academy of the Arts a charter school?
No, Central Academy of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Academy of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Central Academy of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Academy of the Arts?
100.0% of students at Central Academy of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Pickens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (864) 397-1400
- Area population (ZIP 29630)
- 15,497
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29630; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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