Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Liberty Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: 52%
- Reading Proficiency: 46%
- Attendance Zone: Chastain Road Elementary serves the southern part of Liberty, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 27.8 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, while the furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Primary's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
637 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Liberty Primary is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
3%
31%
White
81%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Liberty Primary often compared to?
Liberty Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Liberty Primary?
637 students attend Liberty Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Liberty Primary students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Primary?
Liberty Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty Primary offer ?
Liberty Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Liberty Primary part of?
Liberty Primary is part of Pickens 01 School District.
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