Very Good
#355 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 30% in state
Ninety Six Elementary
Elementary School · Greenwood 52 · Ninety Six, SC
A Greenwood 52 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
810 Johnston Road, Ninety Six, SC 29666
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ninety Six Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 59% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ninety Six Elementary 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,118/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ninety Six), 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
$74,627
Median home value
$165,400
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29666; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Greenwood 52
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ninety Six Elementary is listed in Greenwood 52; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ninety Six Elementary
Ninety Six Elementary is a public elementary school in Ninety Six, SC, part of Greenwood 52, serving approximately 308 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ninety Six Elementary
What grades does Ninety Six Elementary serve?
Ninety Six Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Ninety Six Elementary?
Ninety Six Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ninety Six Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ninety Six Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ninety Six Elementary rank in SC?
Ninety Six Elementary ranks #355 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Ninety Six Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ninety Six Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ninety Six Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ninety Six Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ninety Six Elementary a charter school?
No, Ninety Six Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ninety Six Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ninety Six Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ninety Six Elementary?
66.9% of students at Ninety Six Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Greenwood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (864) 543-4995
- Area population (ZIP 29666)
- 6,751
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 29666; 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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