For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 161 students in 29817, SC.
The top ranked public high school in 29817, SC is Blackville-hilda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29817 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 29817, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29817 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blackville-hilda High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 29817, SC Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blackville-hilda High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
76 Atkins Circle
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barnwell County Career Center
Vocational School
5214 Reynolds Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29817, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
446 Country Club Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29817, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29817, SC include Blackville-hilda High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29817, SC?
2 public high schools are located in 29817, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29817, SC?
29817, SC public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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