Briggs Elementary School

1012 Congaree Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 434 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 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Briggs Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Briggs 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 Briggs Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#450 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Briggs Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Briggs 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
39%
31%
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White
47%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Briggs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Briggs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #450 out of 1,154 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Briggs Elementary School?
434 students attend Briggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Briggs Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briggs Elementary School?
Briggs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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