For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,211 students in 29649, SC (there are 4 private schools, serving 831 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 29% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29649, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1816 Cokesbury Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,634 students
Rank: #22.
Merrywood Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
329 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5700
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5700
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
660 Center Street
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1802 East Durst Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5660
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5580
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5780
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5780
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29649, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leath Women's Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2809 Airport Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, SC?
7 public schools are located in 29649, SC.
What percentage of students in 29649, SC go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 29649, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29649, SC?
29649, SC public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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