For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,835 students in 29611, SC (there are 5 private schools, serving 422 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29611, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29611, SC are Powdersville High School, Powdersville Elementary School and Powdersville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29611 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29611, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29611, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powdersville High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
145 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Powdersville Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
139 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Gr: 3-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Powdersville Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Carolina Academy (High)
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2725 Anderson Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-2300
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Westcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Eastbourne Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-0300
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Legacy Early College
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Gr: PK-12 | 1,592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Welcome Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36 East Welcome Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-3900
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-3900
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Hollis Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Goodrich Street
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4800
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Bramlett Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-1000
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Tanglewood Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44 Merriwoods Drive
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4500
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29611, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29611, SC include Powdersville High School, Powdersville Elementary School and Powdersville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29611?
10 public schools are located in 29611.
What percentage of students in 29611 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29611 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29611?
29611 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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