Top 10 Best 29501 South Carolina Public Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,207 students in 29501, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29501, SC are West Florence High School, Royall Elementary School and Lucy T. Davis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29501 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 29501, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 29501, SC Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
221 North Beltline Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8472
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8472
Grades: 9-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #22.
1101 Cheraw Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8167
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8167
Grades: K-6
| 640 students
Rank: #33.
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-5977
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-5977
Grades: K-4
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Delmae Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1211 South Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8448
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8448
Grades: K-4
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Carver Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8156
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8156
Grades: K-4
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
John W. Moore Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
191 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Grades: 5-6
| 967 students
Rank: #77.
Briggs Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Congaree Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8169
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8169
Grades: K-6
| 569 students
Rank: #88.
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(803) 939-6919
Florence, SC 29501
(803) 939-6919
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Henry L. Sneed Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Ebenezer Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Grades: 7-8
| 904 students
Rank: #1010.
Williams Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1119 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162
Grades: 7-8
| 616 students
Rank: #1111.
North Vista Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8159
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8159
Grades: PK-6
| 706 students
1400 Woods Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-6006
Grades: PK
| 175 students
29501, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Choices Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
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