For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,055 students in 29437, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29437, SC are Woodland High School, Harleyville Elementary School and Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29437 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 29437, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29437, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4128 Highway 78
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 563-5956
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 563-5956
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Harleyville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 East Main Street
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-7671
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-7671
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 East Main Street
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-2470
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 462-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dorchester Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
507 School House Road
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 563-2361
Dorchester, SC 29437
(843) 563-2361
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29437, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29437, SC include Woodland High School, Harleyville Elementary School and Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29437, SC?
4 public schools are located in 29437, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29437, SC?
29437, SC public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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