Bryson Elementary School
Tel:
(864) 355-3600
Bryson Elementary School serves 928 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bryson Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Bryson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bryson Elementary School's student population of 928 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 928 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bryson Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bryson Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #394 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 9% |
| Black | 23% | 34% |
| White | 55% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenville 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bryson Elementary School is Hillcrest High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bryson Middle School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fountain Inn Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fountain Inn Fountain Inn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 728 students
1.7 miles
608 Fairview Street
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 355-5100 1.7 PK-5 728 - Simpsonville Rudolph Gordon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 863 students
2.7 miles
1507 Scuffletown Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 452-0200 2.7 K-5 863 - Simpsonville Bryson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 976 students
2.9 miles
3657 South Industrial Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-2100 2.9 6-8 976 - Simpsonville Hillcrest High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,162 students
2.9 miles
3665 South Industrial Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3500 2.9 9-12 2,162 - Simpsonville Hillcrest Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 951 students
3.5 miles
510 Garrison Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6100 3.5 6-8 951
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