Excellent
#132 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 11% in state
Wright Elementary
Elementary School · Anderson 02 · Belton, SC
An Anderson 02 elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1136 Wright School Road, Belton, SC 29627
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wright Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wright 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,955/100K
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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
$57,353
Median home value
$154,200
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Anderson 02
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 3–5 | Not available | 382 | Compare → |
| Honea Path ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 595 | Compare → |
| Marshall PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–2 | Not available | 432 | 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.
Anderson 02
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wright Elementary is listed in Anderson 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wright Elementary
Wright Elementary is a public elementary school in Belton, SC, part of Anderson 02, serving approximately 199 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wright Elementary
What grades does Wright Elementary serve?
Wright Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wright Elementary?
Wright Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wright Elementary rank in SC?
Wright Elementary ranks #132 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Wright Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wright Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Wright Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wright Elementary has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wright Elementary a charter school?
No, Wright Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wright Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wright Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wright Elementary?
71.9% of students at Wright 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (864) 296-1776
- Area population (ZIP 29627)
- 16,518
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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.
- 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 29627; 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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