Top 5 Best 29605 South Carolina Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,985 students in 29605, SC (there are 6 private schools, serving 514 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 29605, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29605, SC are Augusta Circle Elementary School, Blythe Academy and Southside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29605 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29605, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 29605, SC Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Augusta Circle Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Winyah Street
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1200
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Blythe Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Blythe Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 861 students
Rank: #33.
Southside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6630 Frontage At White Horse R
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,132 students
Rank: #44.
Hughes Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
122 Deoyley Avenue
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #55.
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Fork Shoals Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 934 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 Frontage Road At White Ho
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
Donaldson Career Center
Vocational School
100 Vocational Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4650
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29605 South Carolina

29605, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Fork Shoals Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 299-8303
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
625 Piedmont Hwy
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 295-5194
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
29 Ridgeway Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 277-7575
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
914 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 422-0812
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
301 E Dorchester Blvd
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 299-8313
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 29605, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29605, SC include Augusta Circle Elementary School, Blythe Academy and Southside High School.
How many public schools are located in 29605?
7 public schools are located in 29605.
What percentage of students in 29605 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 29605 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29605?
29605 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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