Hodges Elementary School

4717 Main Street
Hodges, SC 29653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hodges Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in SC
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hodges Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Hodges Elementary School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Hodges Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hodges Elementary School is 0.46, 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)
#286 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hodges Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hodges 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.
60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hodges 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.
40-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hodges 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
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hodges Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hodges Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hodges Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Hodges 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
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hodges 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 (14-15)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hodges Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hodges Elementary School's ranking?
Hodges Elementary School is ranked #286 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hodges Elementary School often compared to?
Hodges Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Merrywood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hodges Elementary School?
353 students attend Hodges Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hodges Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hodges Elementary School?
Hodges Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hodges Elementary School offer ?
Hodges Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hodges Elementary School part of?
Hodges Elementary School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.

School Reviews

5   6/21/2021
I go to hodges and our pea teacher names is ms.edges we love to learn and play together. The school is so nice we always have fun and have good days my favorite teacher is ms. rush and ms. coker.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - journee

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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