For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,812 students in 29492, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 730 private students). 79% 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 57% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), 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 52% (majority Black).
Best 29492, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 1,172 students
Rank: #22.
Philip Simmons High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3080 River Village Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2960
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
Rank: #33.
Philip Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2095 Seven Sticks Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2580
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2580
Grades: PK-4
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Philip Simmons Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2065 Seven Sticks Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2590
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2590
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
29492, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Light Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2325 Charleston Regional Parkw
Charleston, SC 29492
(803) 734-8322
Charleston, SC 29492
(803) 734-8322
Grades: PK-2
| 39 students
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, SC?
4 public schools are located in 29492, SC.
What percentage of students in 29492, SC go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 29492, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29492, SC?
29492, SC public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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