Below Average
#981 of 1,176 schools in SC
Liberty Primary
Elementary School · Pickens 01 · Liberty, SC
A Pickens 01 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
940 Chastain Road, Liberty, SC 29657
- Math 52% proficient (2019)
- Reading 46% proficient (2019)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Primary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2011–2019), then recovered 10 points since 2016, reaching 49% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2011-2019)
Based on 18 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 Liberty Primary 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 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,459/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Liberty), 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
$56,949
Median home value
$170,900
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Academy of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Ambler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 342 | Compare → |
| Clemson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 766 | 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
- #23 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
Liberty Primary is listed in Pickens 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Primary
Liberty Primary is a public elementary school in Liberty, SC, part of Pickens 01, serving approximately 610 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #981 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Primary
What grades does Liberty Primary serve?
Liberty Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Liberty Primary?
Liberty Primary has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Primary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Primary rank in SC?
Liberty Primary ranks #981 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Liberty Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Liberty Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Primary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Is Liberty Primary a charter school?
No, Liberty Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Primary a Title I school?
No, Liberty Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Primary?
100.0% of students at Liberty Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pickens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (864) 397-4800
- Area population (ZIP 29657)
- 16,072
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 29657; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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