For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,848 students in 29936, SC (there are 4 private schools, serving 985 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 29936, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29936, SC are Ridgeland-hardeeville High School, Polaris Tech Charter School and Ridgeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29936 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 29936, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29936, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland-hardeeville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: 5-12
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgeland Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Grades: PK-5
| 856 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beaufort-jasper For Career Excellence
Vocational School
80 Lowcountry Drive
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 987-8107
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 987-8107
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeland High School
Alternative School
5 Correctional Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
29936, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29936, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29936, SC include Ridgeland-hardeeville High School, Polaris Tech Charter School and Ridgeland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29936, SC?
5 public schools are located in 29936, SC.
What percentage of students in 29936, SC go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 29936, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29936, SC?
29936, SC public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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