Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Griggs Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Griggs Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Griggs Road Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Griggs Road Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griggs Road Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
7%
32%
White
76%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Griggs Road Elementary School's ranking?
Griggs Road Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Griggs Road Elementary School often compared to?
Griggs Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crowders Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Griggs Road Elementary School?
522 students attend Griggs Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Griggs Road Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griggs Road Elementary School?
Griggs Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Griggs Road Elementary School offer ?
Griggs Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Griggs Road Elementary School part of?
Griggs Road Elementary School is part of York 02 School District.
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