J. C. Lynch Elementary School

124 Hicks Road
Coward, SC 29530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, J. C. Lynch 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J. C. Lynch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

J. C. Lynch Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

J. C. Lynch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. C. Lynch Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#693 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
41%
40-44%
52%
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
15%
31%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J. C. Lynch Elementary School's ranking?
J. C. Lynch Elementary School is ranked #693 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are J. C. Lynch Elementary School often compared to?
J. C. Lynch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hannah-pamplico Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend J. C. Lynch Elementary School?
382 students attend J. C. Lynch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of J. C. Lynch Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. C. Lynch Elementary School?
J. C. Lynch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. C. Lynch Elementary School offer ?
J. C. Lynch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. C. Lynch Elementary School part of?
J. C. Lynch Elementary School is part of Florence 03 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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