For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 603 students in 29918, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 192 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 29918, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29918, SC are Estill High School, Estill Elementary School and Estill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29918 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29918, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29918, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estill High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1450 Columbia Highway Suite A
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Estill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
636 Fourth Street
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Estill Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Columbia Highway Suite B
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29918, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29918, SC include Estill High School, Estill Elementary School and Estill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29918, SC?
3 public schools are located in 29918, SC.
What percentage of students in 29918, SC go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 29918, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29918, SC?
29918, SC public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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