Liberty Primary

940 Chastain Road
Liberty, SC 29657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 684 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Liberty Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 52%
  • : 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Liberty Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Liberty Primary's student population of 684 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Liberty Primary is 0.27, which is less 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)
(18-19)
52%
46%
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(18-19)
46%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Liberty Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
2%
32%
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White
85%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Liberty Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Liberty Primary often compared to?
Liberty Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, East End 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 46% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Liberty Primary?
684 students attend Liberty Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Liberty Primary students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Primary?
Liberty Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty Primary offer ?
Liberty Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Primary part of?
Liberty Primary is part of Pickens 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 52%
  • : 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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