For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,000 students in 29536, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29536, SC are Dillon Middle School and Gordon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29536 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29536, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29536, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dillon Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227
Gr: 4-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
1663 Bunker Hill Road
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Gr: PK-3 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
29536, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Gr: 7-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Gr: PK-3 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29536, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29536, SC include Dillon Middle School and Gordon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29536?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29536.
What is the racial composition of students in 29536?
29536 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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