For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,651 students in 29649, SC (there are 4 private schools, serving 855 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 29649, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29649, SC are Greenwood High School, Merrywood Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29649 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29649, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29649, SC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1816 Cokesbury Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,724 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Merrywood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
329 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5700
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
660 Center Street
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5580
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1802 East Durst Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5660
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5780
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5780
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
G. Frank Russell Technology Center
Vocational School
601 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5750
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5750
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Charter Academy
Charter School
412 Bypass 72 Nw
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 715-2151
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 715-2151
Gr: PK-7 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
29649, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leath Women's Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2809 Airport Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29649, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29649, SC include Greenwood High School, Merrywood Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29649?
8 public schools are located in 29649.
What percentage of students in 29649 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 29649 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29649?
29649 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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