For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,536 students in 29440, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 73 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 29440, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29440, SC are Georgetown High School, Kensington Elementary School and Sampit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29440 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29440, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29440, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Georgetown High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Authuan Maybank Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8516
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8516
Grades: 9-12
| 917 students
Rank: #22.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Kensington Boulevard
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8511
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8511
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Sampit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
69 Woodland Avenue
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4411
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Poplar Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8423
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Brown's Ferry Elementary School For The Creative And Perform
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7292 Brown's Ferry Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-1325
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-1325
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #66.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
532 Mcdonald Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-3485
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #77.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Authuan Maybank Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4495
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 527-4495
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #88.
Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1668 Exodus Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8453
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8453
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29440, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29440, SC include Georgetown High School, Kensington Elementary School and Sampit Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29440?
8 public schools are located in 29440.
What percentage of students in 29440 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 29440 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29440?
29440 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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