For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 451 students in 29325, SC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 29325, SC are Thornwell Charter School and Summit Classical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 29325 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29325, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29325, SC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thornwell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 West Calhoun Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Gr: K-11 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Summit Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 200-0535
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 200-0535
Gr: K-7 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
29325, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 North Bell Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0831
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0831
Gr: 6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 29325, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 29325, SC include Thornwell Charter School and Summit Classical School.
How many public charter schools are located in 29325?
2 public charter schools are located in 29325.
What is the racial composition of students in 29325?
29325 public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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