For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,358 students in 29690, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 29690, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29690, SC are Travelers Rest High School, Gateway Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29690 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 29690, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29690, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Travelers Rest High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North Main Street
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-0000
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,255 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hawkins Road
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-5200
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1592 Greer Highway
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6000
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Greer Highway
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6900
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 860 students
29690, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wohali Charter Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
One Havenwood Ln
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(843) 834-8013
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(843) 834-8013
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29690, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29690, SC include Travelers Rest High School, Gateway Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29690, SC?
4 public schools are located in 29690, SC.
What percentage of students in 29690, SC go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 29690, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29690, SC?
29690, SC public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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