Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 49% 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: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Hill Elementary serves the northern part of Hemingway, SC, covering an area of approximately 172.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 6.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy is 0.56, 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
#398 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy is ranked #398 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy?
301 students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy students are White, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy?
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy offer ?
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy part of?
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy is part of Georgetown 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I like this school it has been in my life for nine years now witch is a very long time for me but this school has lifted off the ground
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