For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,771 students in 29020, SC (there are 4 private schools, serving 505 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 29020, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29020, SC are Camden High School, Pine Tree Hill Elementary School and Camden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29020 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29020, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29020, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camden High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1022 Ehrenclou Road
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8930
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8930
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Pine Tree Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
938 Bishopville Highway
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8970
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8970
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Camden Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 Laurens Street
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8960
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8960
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
The Montessori School Of Camden
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Montessori Way
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6828
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6828
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Camden Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 Mcrae Road
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8975
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8975
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Jackson School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Jefferson Davis Highway
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8965
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8965
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Gilbert G. Woolard Technology Center
Vocational School
70 Innovation Lane
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8982
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8982
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29020, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29020, SC include Camden High School, Pine Tree Hill Elementary School and Camden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29020?
7 public schools are located in 29020.
What percentage of students in 29020 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 29020 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29020?
29020 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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