Blacksburg Primary
Tel:
(864) 206-6936
Blacksburg Primary serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Blacksburg Primary places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Blacksburg Primary's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Blacksburg Primary is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 9% | 34% |
| White | 83% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherokee 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Blacksburg Primary is Blacksburg High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Blacksburg Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blacksburg Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Blacksburg Blacksburg High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 552 students10
1.2 miles
201 West Ramseur Drive
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-2378 1.2 9-12 552 - Blacksburg Blacksburg Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 364 students10
1.4 miles
402 Hardin Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6518 1.4 3-5 364 - Blacksburg Blacksburg Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 372 students10
1.4 miles
101 London Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6829 1.4 6-8 372 - Grover Grover Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 327 students10
4.2 miles
206 Carolina Avenue
Grover, NC 28073
(704) 476-8351 4.2 PK-4 327 - Shelby Township Three Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 687 students10
6.5 miles
526 Davis Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 487-7809 6.5 PK-5 687
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