Serving 61 students in grades 3-8, Lloyd-kennedy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
82%
31%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Lloyd-kennedy Charter?
61 students attend Lloyd-kennedy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lloyd-kennedy Charter students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lloyd-kennedy Charter?
Lloyd-kennedy Charter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lloyd-kennedy Charter offer ?
Lloyd-kennedy Charter offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lloyd-kennedy Charter part of?
Lloyd-kennedy Charter is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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