For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,740 students in 29708, SC (there are 6 private schools, serving 710 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 29708, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29708, SC are Tega Cay Elementary School, Orchard Park Elementary School and Kings Town Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29708 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29708, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29708, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tega Cay Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2185 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
474 Third Baxter Street
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8170
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8170
Grades: K-5
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Kings Town Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1774 Mason Bend Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 396-3400
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 396-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2346 Pleasant Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-0090
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-0090
Grades: K-5
| 810 students
Rank: #55.
Gold Hill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Dave Gibson Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8250
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8250
Grades: K-5
| 894 students
Rank: #66.
Gold Hill Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1025 Dave Gibson Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8300
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 839 students
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Knoll Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2320 Pleasant Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-3770
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-3770
Grades: 6-8
| 932 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29708, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29708, SC include Tega Cay Elementary School, Orchard Park Elementary School and Kings Town Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29708, SC?
7 public schools are located in 29708, SC.
What percentage of students in 29708, SC go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 29708, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29708, SC?
29708, SC public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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