Serving 864 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sugar Ridge Elementary School's student population of 864 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
864 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Sugar Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Ridge Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#243 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
18%
31%
White
66%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Spartanburg 02 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Ridge Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sugar Ridge Elementary School?
864 students attend Sugar Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sugar Ridge Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugar Ridge Elementary School?
Sugar Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugar Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Ridge Elementary School part of?
Sugar Ridge Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 02 School District.
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