Hagood Elementary School

435 Sparks Lane
Pickens, SC 29671
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hagood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hagood Elementary School's student population of 551 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Hagood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hagood Elementary School is 0.26, 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)
#654 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
39%
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38%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hagood Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
3%
32%
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White
86%
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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0.26
This chart display the diversity score of Hagood 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
53%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hagood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 is Hagood Elementary School's ranking?
Hagood Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hagood Elementary School often compared to?
Hagood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pickens Elementary School, Ambler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Hagood Elementary School?
551 students attend Hagood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hagood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hagood Elementary School?
Hagood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hagood Elementary School offer ?
Hagood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hagood Elementary School part of?
Hagood Elementary School is part of Pickens 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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