For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,456 students in 29601, SC (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,407 private students). 64% 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 69% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), 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 Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29601, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenville Senior High Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Vardy Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 355-5500
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 355-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,730 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 Westfield Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 452-0500
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 452-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 University Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 282-3757
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 282-3757
Gr: 10-12 | 235 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29601, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29601, SC include Greenville Senior High Academy, A.j. Whittenberg Elementary School and Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities.
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?
64% 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 Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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