Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Briggs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briggs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Briggs Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Briggs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briggs Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#497 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
46%
32%
White
43%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
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 Briggs Elementary School's ranking?
Briggs Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Briggs Elementary School?
424 students attend Briggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Briggs Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briggs Elementary School?
Briggs Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Briggs Elementary School offer ?
Briggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Briggs Elementary School part of?
Briggs Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.
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