Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Byrd Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Byrd Elementary serves the west part of Graniteville, SC, covering an area of approximately 58.8 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byrd Elementary School's student population of 708 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
708 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Byrd Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byrd Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
34%
31%
White
36%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byrd Elementary School's ranking?
Byrd Elementary School is ranked #836 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Byrd Elementary School often compared to?
Byrd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belvedere Elementary School, Aiken Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Byrd Elementary School?
708 students attend Byrd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Byrd Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byrd Elementary School?
Byrd Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byrd Elementary School offer ?
Byrd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Byrd Elementary School part of?
Byrd Elementary School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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