Excellent
#17 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Varnville Elementary
Elementary School · Hampton · Varnville, SC
A Hampton elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
395 Pine Street East, Varnville, SC 29944
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Varnville Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Varnville 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,202/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,573
Median home value
$96,100
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29944; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hazel PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–3 | 3.5 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Brunson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 161 | Compare → |
| Estill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 246 | Compare → |
| Fennell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 132 | 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.
Hampton
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Varnville Elementary is listed in Hampton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Varnville Elementary
Varnville Elementary is a public elementary school in Varnville, SC, part of Hampton, serving approximately 249 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Varnville Elementary
What grades does Varnville Elementary serve?
Varnville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Varnville Elementary?
Varnville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varnville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Varnville Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Varnville Elementary rank in SC?
Varnville Elementary ranks #17 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Varnville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Varnville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Varnville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Varnville Elementary has 65% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Varnville Elementary a charter school?
No, Varnville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Varnville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Varnville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Varnville Elementary?
100.0% of students at Varnville 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (803) 943-2376
- Area population (ZIP 29944)
- 4,242
- Area average commute
- 42.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 29944; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.