For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 350 students in 29918, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 309 private students). 53% 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 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 24% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29918, 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 54% (majority Black).
Best 29918, SC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Columbia Highway Suite A
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Gr: PK-4 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Estill Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
29918, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1450 Columbia Highway Suite A
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29918, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29918, SC include Estill Elementary School and Estill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29918?
2 public schools are located in 29918.
What percentage of students in 29918 go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in 29918 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29918?
29918 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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