Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wallace Gregg 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 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wallace Gregg Elementary serves the eastern part of Florence, SC, covering an area of approximately 63.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wallace Gregg Elementary School's student population of 283 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Greatness Exceeds Status Quo
School Rankings
Wallace Gregg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallace Gregg Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#782 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
57%
31%
White
27%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallace Gregg Elementary School's ranking?
Wallace Gregg Elementary School is ranked #782 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Wallace Gregg Elementary School often compared to?
Wallace Gregg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Timrod Elementary School, Theodore Lester Elementary 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 43% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Wallace Gregg Elementary School?
283 students attend Wallace Gregg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wallace Gregg Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wallace Gregg Elementary School?
Wallace Gregg Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wallace Gregg Elementary School offer ?
Wallace Gregg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wallace Gregg Elementary School part of?
Wallace Gregg Elementary School is part of Florence 01 School District.
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