C
Below Average
56/100

Varennes Elementary

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1820 Highway 29 South, Anderson, SC 29626
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 37th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 40th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
367
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%37/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%40/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.96 in 2009–19; 41st percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−25 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−19 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%42%reading -30 pts, math -24 pts6th percentile (list)
Black17%22%reading -12 pts, math -10 pts9th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%32%reading -9 pts, math -12 pts15th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%50%reading -23 pts, math -5 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income23%28%reading -13 pts, math -12 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1820 Highway 29 South
City Anderson
ZIP Code 29626
District 4500900
NCES School ID 450090000103
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29626

Understanding the community around Varennes Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,132
Per Capita Income $30,320
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%
High School or Higher 81.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $146,200
Median Rent $912
Owner-Occupied 78.5%
Renter-Occupied 21.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Varennes Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 39.2%
Hispanic/Latino 31.9%
White 22.3%
Two or More Races 6.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 367
Teachers (FTE) 25.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Varennes Elementary?
Varennes Elementary has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Varennes Elementary?
Varennes Elementary has 367 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Varennes Elementary serve?
Varennes Elementary serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Varennes Elementary receive per student?
Varennes Elementary receives $14,281 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Varennes Elementary in 29626 ▼
Avg Home Value
$273,201
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,200
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
21.5%

Other Schools in 29626

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026