Today the school has increased its student test scores and has been the recipient of national, state and district awards. Flexible schedules and programs allow students to progress at their own pace and reach their full potential. A recipient of the Palmetto's Finest Award, an Exemplary Writing Award Winner for the past seven years and a State Incentive Award Winner for 11 years, Brushy Creek Elementary has a tradition of excellence. The building and student population have grown and changed considerably since then, and today the school has a media center filled with computers, many research materials, a broadcast center and a publishing center. The faculty and staff at Cannons view every child as a unique individual with potential, and themselves as the promoters of the child, the school and the community.
Students consistently attain some of the highest test scores in the state.
Faculty and staff search for alternative strategies and interventions for students who experience difficulty. Leaphart's drive toward excellence is exemplified by the numerous awards they have received, including Palmetto's Finest, School Incentive Rewards and the Exemplary Writing Award. The teachers and staff strive to develop competent and confident lifelong learners through innovative and creative programs. As one of the first site-based managed schools in South Carolina, parents have a direct voice in major school decisions. Such empowerment has led to a strong and supportive parent group that is willing to pitch in and make things happen.