A
Very Good
87/100

Tamassee-Salem Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 9950 North Highway 11, Tamassee, SC 29686
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 69th percentile in South Carolina
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

87
Repit Score
out of 100
201
Students
enrolled
9.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%69/1000.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs 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 proficiency42% (−7 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+10 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
White47%62%reading -15 pts, math -4 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income32%52%reading -4 pts, math +12 pts55th 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 9950 North Highway 11
City Tamassee
ZIP Code 29686
District 4503060
NCES School ID 450306000832
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29686

Understanding the community around Tamassee-Salem Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,125
Per Capita Income $35,970
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $206,700
Median Rent $790
Owner-Occupied 75.3%
Renter-Occupied 24.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tamassee-Salem Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.5%
Two or More Races 5.5%
Black 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 201
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tamassee-Salem Elementary?
Tamassee-Salem Elementary has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Tamassee-Salem Elementary?
Tamassee-Salem Elementary has 201 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1.
What grades does Tamassee-Salem Elementary serve?
Tamassee-Salem Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tamassee-Salem Elementary receive per student?
Tamassee-Salem Elementary receives $16,539 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tamassee-Salem Elementary in 29686 ▼
Avg Home Value
$339,453
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1-Year Change
+7.3%
% Renters
24.7%

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