For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,472 students in 29605, SC (there are 6 private schools, serving 526 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, Southside High School and Blythe Academy. 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 43%), 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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29605, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Augusta Circle Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Winyah Street
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1200
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1200
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Southside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6630 Frontage At White Horse R
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8700
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Blythe Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Blythe Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Hughes Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Deoyley Avenue
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-6200
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Robert E. Cashion Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Fork Shoals Road
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8000
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6650 Frontage Road At White Ho
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1300
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Donaldson Career Center
Vocational School
100 Vocational Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4650
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-4650
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
625 Old Piedmont Highway
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 452-0400
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 452-0400
Gr: PK | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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, Southside High School and Blythe Academy.
How many public schools are located in 29605?
8 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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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