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).
Best 29617, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berea High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Burdine Drive
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1600
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Berea Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Berea Drive
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1500
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1500
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Duncan Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Duncan Chapel Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-2700
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Monaview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Monaview Street
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-4300
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1100
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Berea Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 Berea Middle School Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1700
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-6400
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Enoree Career Center
Vocational School
108 Scalybark Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-7400
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-7400
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29617, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29617, SC include Berea High School, Berea Elementary School and Duncan Chapel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29617?
8 public schools are located in 29617.
What percentage of students in 29617 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 29617 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29617?
29617 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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