For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,965 students in 29601, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 29601, SC are Greenville Senior High Academy 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 high schools in zipcode 29601 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 29601, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29601 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29601, SC Public High 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.
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 high schools in 29601, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29601, SC include Greenville Senior High Academy and Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities.
How many public high schools are located in 29601?
2 public high schools are located in 29601.
What is the racial composition of students in 29601?
29601 public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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