For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,223 students in 29829, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 268 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 29829, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29829, SC are Midland Valley High School, Graniteville Elementary School and Byrd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29829 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29829, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29829, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Valley High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 Mustang Drive
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Graniteville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Willis Circle
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-9998
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-9998
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Weldon Way
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4320
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Weldon Way
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4300
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29829, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29829, SC include Midland Valley High School, Graniteville Elementary School and Byrd Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29829?
4 public schools are located in 29829.
What percentage of students in 29829 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 29829 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29829?
29829 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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