For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,880 students in 29526, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 320 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 29526, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29526, SC are Conway High School, Palmetto Academy Of Learning Motorsports (Palm) and Kingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29526 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29526, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29526, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conway High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2301 Church Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0662
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0662
Gr: 9-12 | 1,711 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Academy Of Learning Motorsports (Palm)
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
826 West Cox Ferry Road
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 903-6600
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 903-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4580 Highway 472
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-3777
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-3777
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Snowhill Drive
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0696
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0696
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Waccamaw Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Claridy Road
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-4684
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-4684
Gr: PK-5 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
South Conway Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 Fourth Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0272
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0272
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Homewood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 North Clemson Circle
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2512
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2512
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Conway Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1104 Elm Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6040
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Black Water Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 East Cox Ferry Road
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 903-8440
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 903-8440
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Technology And Academics
Vocational School
5639 Highway 701 North
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6600
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
642 Century Circle
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 349-4117
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 349-4117
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
29526, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
335 Four Mile Rd.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-5534
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-5534
Gr: 11-12 | 274 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29526, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29526, SC include Conway High School, Palmetto Academy Of Learning Motorsports (Palm) and Kingston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29526?
11 public schools are located in 29526.
What percentage of students in 29526 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 29526 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29526?
29526 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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