Top 3 Best 29601 South Carolina Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,498 students in 29601, SC (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,333 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 29601, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29601, SC are Greenville Senior High Academy, A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School and Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29601 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29601, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 29601, SC Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenville Senior High Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Vardy Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 355-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,791 students
Rank: #22.
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 Westfield Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 452-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 University Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 282-3757
Grades: 10-12
| 228 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 29601, SC?
How many public schools are located in 29601?
3 public schools are located in 29601.
What percentage of students in 29601 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 29601 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29601?
29601 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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