For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,543 students in 29526, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 232 private students). 97% 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 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 44% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29526, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conway High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 Church Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0662
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0662
Grades: 9-12
| 1,680 students
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Of Learning Motorsports (Palm)
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
826 West Cox Ferry Road
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 903-6600
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 903-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4580 Highway 472
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-3777
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-3777
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
South Conway Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 Fourth Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0272
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0272
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Snowhill Drive
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0696
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0696
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #66.
Waccamaw Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Claridy Road
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-4684
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-4684
Grades: PK-5
| 980 students
Rank: #77.
Homewood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 North Clemson Circle
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2512
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-2512
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #88.
Conway Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1104 Elm Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6040
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #99.
Black Water Middle School
(Math: 31% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
104 Chanticleer Drive East
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 349-4117
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 349-4117
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
29526, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Career Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
335 Four Mile Rd.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-5534
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-5534
Grades: 11-12
| 274 students
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 Of Learning Motorsports (Palm) and Kingston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29526, SC?
11 public schools are located in 29526, SC.
What percentage of students in 29526, SC go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 29526, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29526, SC?
29526, SC public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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