Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hagood Elementary School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hagood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
3%
32%
White
86%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #573 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% 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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