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Starr Elementary School vs. Crescent High School

Should you attend Starr Elementary School or Crescent High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Starr Elementary School
400 Professor Brown Lane
Starr, SC 29684
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Crescent High School
9104 Highway 81 South
Iva, SC 29655
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Crescent High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Starr Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 821 students in grades 9-12, Crescent High School ranks in the top 10% 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 90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
9-12
Total Students
484 students
821 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Starr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Crescent High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Starr Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Crescent High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Starr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Crescent High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anderson 03 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Crescent High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anderson 03 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#208 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
#97 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Starr Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Crescent High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in SC)
60-64%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Starr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crescent High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Starr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crescent High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Starr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crescent High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 20% in SC)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Crescent High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Starr Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Crescent High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
41
-
Kindergarten Students
64
-
Grade 1 Students
85
-
Grade 2 Students
80
-
Grade 3 Students
76
-
Grade 4 Students
68
-
Grade 5 Students
70
-
Grade 9 Students
-
258
Grade 10 Students
-
192
Grade 11 Students
-
182
Grade 12 Students
-
189

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anderson 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Crescent High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anderson 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anderson 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Crescent High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anderson 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anderson 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Crescent High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anderson 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anderson 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Crescent High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anderson 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Starr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anderson 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Crescent High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anderson 03 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Starr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Crescent High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Starr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Crescent High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Starr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Crescent High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anderson 03 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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