For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 756 students in 29501, SC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 29501, SC is Virtus Academy Of South Carolina. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 29501 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 57% statewide average). Charter schools in 29501, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 29501, SC Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Gr: K-11 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
29501, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Choices Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Gr: K-6 | 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 29501, SC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 29501, SC include Virtus Academy Of South Carolina.
How many public charter schools are located in 29501?
1 public charter schools are located in 29501.
What is the racial composition of students in 29501?
29501 public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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