Serving 818 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brushy Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brushy Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brushy Creek Elementary School's student population of 818 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brushy Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brushy Creek Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
14%
31%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brushy Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Brushy Creek Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Brushy Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Brushy Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell Road Elementary School, Buena Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Brushy Creek Elementary School?
818 students attend Brushy Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brushy Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brushy Creek Elementary School?
Brushy Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brushy Creek Elementary School offer ?
Brushy Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brushy Creek Elementary School part of?
Brushy Creek Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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