For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,582 students in 29229, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 330 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 29229, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29229, SC are Spring Valley High School, Ridge View High School and North Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29229 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 29229, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29229, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Sparkleberry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,158 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4801 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2999
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2999
Grades: 9-12
| 1,693 students
Rank: #33.
North Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 736-3183
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 736-3183
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #44.
Rice Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4751 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2900
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #55.
Sandlapper Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Longtown Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4045
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4045
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #66.
Summit Parkway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Summit Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3580
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3580
Grades: K-8
| 1,125 students
Rank: #77.
Longleaf Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Longreen Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #88.
Killian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2621 Clemson Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2981
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2981
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
29229, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Renaissance Collegiate Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
425 Summit Terrace Court Build
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 567-5634
Grades: K-3
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29229, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29229, SC include Spring Valley High School, Ridge View High School and North Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29229, SC?
8 public schools are located in 29229, SC.
What percentage of students in 29229, SC go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 29229, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29229, SC?
29229, SC public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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