Wright Elementary, Belton SC - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Wright Elementary

Wright Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Belton, South Carolina, part of Anderson County School District 2. The school has a moderate enrollment for its grade span and operates as a standard neighborhood elementary school, not a charter or magnet. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, giving the school a mixed economic profile. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, Black, Asian, American Indian, or of two or more races. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the records provided, so a parent may wish to ask the school directly about those support populations.

On state assessments, Wright Elementary posts strong results. In both English language arts and mathematics, across grades three, four, and five, a large majority of students scored at or above the state's proficiency standard. Science results for grade four also show high performance. When compared to other schools in Anderson County, Wright Elementary's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top range. Social studies data is available only from the 2018-19 school year, which is older and may not reflect current performance. Because the trend data covers just a single year, no meaningful academic trajectory can be drawn from it. The school's solid test scores are a clear strength for families who prioritize measured academic outcomes in core subjects.

Belton is a small historic town with a compact downtown core. Its population peaked decades ago, declined through much of the late twentieth century, and has since stabilized at a modest size. The town square, the refurbished railroad depot housing a library and museum, and the landmark standpipe water tower anchor the community's civic life. Tennis has a notable presence here, with annual state-level championships. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to national benchmarks, and the town's built environment is low-density small-town in character. No major new housing developments or growth projects were identified in the search results, so the area is not experiencing rapid expansion. The district itself reported no recent parent-relevant changes such as boundary shifts, curriculum overhauls, or property tax referenda, suggesting a period of relative stability.

Information that is not included in the provided data may matter to some families. There are no reported figures on chronic absenteeism, discipline incidents, staffing ratios, or special program access. These gaps are common for a school that does not serve tested grades in all areas, but a parent wanting a fuller sense of daily climate and resources should follow up with the school or district office.

For a family living in or moving to Belton, Wright Elementary offers a neighborhood elementary experience with consistently high academic performance on state measures. The school's moderate size and the town's quiet, established character may appeal to those who want a straightforward academic pathway without the distractions of rapid growth or major district upheaval. The strong proficiency results make it a standout among its county peers, and the surrounding community provides a stable small-town setting with basic civic amenities and a modest cost of housing.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 381%

School 81% · District 66% · ▲ 15 pts above district

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 15 pts above county median

Grade 475%

School 75% · District 65% · ▲ 11 pts above district

▲ 24 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Grade 572%

School 72% · District 60% · ▲ 12 pts above district

▲ 27 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 384%

School 84% · District 68% · ▲ 16 pts above district

▲ 25 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Grade 489%

School 89% · District 76% · ▲ 13 pts above district

▲ 27 pts above state median · ▲ 15 pts above county median

Grade 576%

School 76% · District 70% · ▲ 6 pts above district

▲ 16 pts above state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Science

Grade 472%

School 72% · District 57% · ▲ 15 pts above district

▲ 27 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 583%

School 83% · District 70% · ▲ 14 pts above district

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 4 pts above county median

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Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.