Best 29617 South Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,865 students in 29617, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 29617, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 29617, SC are Berea High School, Berea Elementary School and Duncan Chapel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 29617 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29617, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).