For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,796 students in 29627, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 29627, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29627, SC are Belton Preparatory Academy, Wright Elementary School and Belton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29627 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29627, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29627, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5901 Belton Highway
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1136 Wright School Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Belton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Watkins Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Grades: 3-5
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 Cherokee Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4712
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4712
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: n/an/a
218 Bannister Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4716
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4716
Grades: PK-2
| 423 students
29627, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charles Aiken Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
10612 Augusta Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29627, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29627, SC include Belton Preparatory Academy, Wright Elementary School and Belton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29627, SC?
5 public schools are located in 29627, SC.
What percentage of students in 29627, SC go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 29627, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29627, SC?
29627, SC public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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