Bryson Elementary School

703 Bryson Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 908 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bryson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30% in SC
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bryson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bryson Elementary School's student population of 908 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
908 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Bryson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bryson Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#297 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
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52%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bryson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
12%
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Black
25%
32%
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White
47%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Bryson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bryson Elementary School's ranking?
Bryson Elementary School is ranked #297 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bryson Elementary School often compared to?
Bryson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Inn Elementary School, Plain Elementary School, Bethel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Bryson Elementary School?
908 students attend Bryson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bryson Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bryson Elementary School?
Bryson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bryson Elementary School offer ?
Bryson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bryson Elementary School part of?
Bryson Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 908 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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