For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,865 students in 29316, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 903 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 29316, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29316, SC are Boiling Springs High School, Sugar Ridge Elementary School and Shoally Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29316 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29316, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29316, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boiling Springs High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2251 Old Furnace Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8465
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8465
Gr: 9-12 | 2,796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Sugar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2055 Hanging Rock Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Shoally Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3777 Paris Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 594-3200
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 594-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Boiling Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Double Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-1231
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-1231
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
James H. Hendrix Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1084 Springfield Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 216-4000
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 216-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
29316, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3655 Boiling Springs Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2610
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2610
Gr: 9
2055 Hanging Rock Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Gr: 5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29316, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29316, SC include Boiling Springs High School, Sugar Ridge Elementary School and Shoally Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29316?
5 public schools are located in 29316.
What percentage of students in 29316 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 29316 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29316?
29316 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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