For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,532 students in 29006, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 264 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 29006, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29006, SC are Batesburg-leesville High School and Batesburg-leesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29006 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29006, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29006, SC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batesburg-leesville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-9251
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-9251
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Batesburg-leesville Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Shealy Road
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-3831
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-3831
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-4452
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-4452
Gr: PK-2 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29006, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29006, SC include Batesburg-leesville High School and Batesburg-leesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29006?
3 public schools are located in 29006.
What percentage of students in 29006 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 29006 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29006?
29006 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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