For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,956 students in 29492, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 731 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 29492, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29492, SC are Daniel Island School, Philip Simmons High School and Philip Simmons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29492 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29492, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29492, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniel Island School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2365 Daniel Island Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2301
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2301
Gr: K-8 | 1,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Philip Simmons High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3080 River Village Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2960
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Philip Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2095 Seven Sticks Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2580
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2580
Gr: PK-4 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Philip Simmons Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2065 Seven Sticks Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2590
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2590
Gr: 5-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
29492, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2325 Charleston Regional Parkw
Charleston, SC 29492
(803) 734-8322
Charleston, SC 29492
(803) 734-8322
Gr: PK-2 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29492, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29492, SC include Daniel Island School, Philip Simmons High School and Philip Simmons Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29492?
4 public schools are located in 29492.
What percentage of students in 29492 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 29492 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29492?
29492 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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