For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,531 students in 29505, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 672 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 29505, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29505, SC are South Florence High School, Greenwood Elementary School and Wallace Gregg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29505 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29505, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29505, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Florence High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8190
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8190
Gr: 9-12 | 1,580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8451
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8451
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Wallace Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Francis Marion Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 W. Jones Paul Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
Gr: 6-8 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Advantage Academy
Vocational School
126 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8464
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8464
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29505, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29505, SC include South Florence High School, Greenwood Elementary School and Wallace Gregg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29505?
5 public schools are located in 29505.
What percentage of students in 29505 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 29505 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29505?
29505 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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