For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,717 students in 29501, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29501, SC are Royall Elementary School, Lucy T. Davis Elementary School and Briggs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29501 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29501, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29501, SC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royall Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Cheraw Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8167
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8167
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-5977
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-5977
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1012 Congaree Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8169
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8169
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8156
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8156
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Delmae Heights Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 South Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8448
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8448
Grades: K-5
| 928 students
Rank: #66.
John W. Moore Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #77.
Virtus Of South Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Grades: K-8
| 555 students
Rank: #88.
Henry L. Sneed Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Ebenezer Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #99.
North Vista Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8159
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8159
Grades: PK-6
| 585 students
Rank: #1010.
Palmetto Youth Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Grades: K-6
| 61 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29501, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29501, SC include Royall Elementary School, Lucy T. Davis Elementary School and Briggs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29501, SC?
10 public elementary schools are located in 29501, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29501, SC?
29501, SC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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