For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,091 students in 29212, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 100 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 29212, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29212, SC are Harbison West Elementary School, Irmo High School and Nursery Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29212 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29212, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29212, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harbison West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 Crossbow Drive
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3800
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Irmo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6671 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-5000
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #33.
Nursery Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6706 Nursery Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-4300
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Irmo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6051 Wescott Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3600
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 964 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads Intermediate
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6949 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-8300
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-8300
Grades: 6
| 701 students
Rank: #66.
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 896-9114
Grades: 5-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29212, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29212, SC include Harbison West Elementary School, Irmo High School and Nursery Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29212, SC?
6 public schools are located in 29212, SC.
What percentage of students in 29212, SC go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 29212, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29212, SC?
29212, SC public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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