For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,846 students in 29620, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 128 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 29620, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29620, SC are Abbeville High School, Diamond Hill Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29620 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29620, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29620, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abbeville High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 Washington Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5916
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5916
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Diamond Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Lake Secession Road
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-2600
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 446-2600
Grades: PK-7
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Highway 28 Bypass
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9604
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9604
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Wright Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Highway 71
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5998
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5998
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abbeville County Career Center
Vocational School
100 Old Calhoun Falls Highway
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9069
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-9069
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
815 East Greenwood Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5924
Abbeville, SC 29620
(864) 366-5924
Grades: PK-2
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29620, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29620, SC include Abbeville High School, Diamond Hill Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29620, SC?
6 public schools are located in 29620, SC.
What percentage of students in 29620, SC go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 29620, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29620, SC?
29620, SC public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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