Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cyril B. Busbee 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 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cyril B Busbee Elementary serves the eastern part of Wagener, SC, covering an area of approximately 226.6 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 7.1 miles and the furthest edge located 13.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cyril B. Busbee 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 Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School is 0.65, which is less 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
#877 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
31%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School's ranking?
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School is ranked #877 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School?
467 students attend Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School?
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School offer ?
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School part of?
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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