For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,977 students in 29016, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29016, SC are Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Blythewood High School and Round Top Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29016 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29016, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29016, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1151 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Gr: PK-2 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Blythewood High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10901 Wilson Boulevard
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4090
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4090
Gr: 9-12 | 2,164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Round Top Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
449 Rimer Pond Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Westwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Turkey Farm Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4049
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4049
Gr: 9-12 | 1,743 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Boney Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1261 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-3360
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-3360
Gr: 3-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Langford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Langford Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4091
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4091
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Blythewood Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2351 Longtown Road East
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6850
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6850
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Muller Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1031 Muller Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851
Gr: K-8 | 1,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Kelly Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-7210
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-7210
Gr: 2-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29016, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29016, SC include Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Blythewood High School and Round Top Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29016?
10 public schools are located in 29016.
What is the racial composition of students in 29016?
29016 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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