For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 626 students in 29042, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29042, SC are Denmark Olar High School, Denmark-olar Elementary School and Denmark-olar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29042 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29042, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29042, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denmark Olar High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
197 Viking Circle
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3307
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3307
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Denmark-olar Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Solomon Blatt Boulevard
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3112
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3112
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Denmark-olar Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
64 Green Street
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3383
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3383
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29042, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29042, SC include Denmark Olar High School, Denmark-olar Elementary School and Denmark-olar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29042, SC?
3 public schools are located in 29042, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29042, SC?
29042, SC public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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