For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,999 students in 29650, SC (there are 4 private schools, serving 321 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 29650, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29650, SC are Riverside High School, Buena Vista Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29650 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29650, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29650, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
794 Hammett Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7800
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,816 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Batesville Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200
Grades: K-5
| 837 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Gibb Shoals Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-0400
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,298 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 Hammett Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7900
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: n/an/a
J. Harley Bonds Career Center
Vocational School
505 North Main Street
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-8080
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-8080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29650, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Palmetto Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2259 River Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 849-0093
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 849-0093
Grades: 6-9
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29650, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29650, SC include Riverside High School, Buena Vista Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29650?
5 public schools are located in 29650.
What percentage of students in 29650 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 29650 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29650?
29650 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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