For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,059 students in 29650, SC (there are 4 private schools, serving 359 private students). 93% 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 69% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29650, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Batesville Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-2200
Gr: K-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Gibb Shoals Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-0400
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Hammett Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7900
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: 9-12
29650, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Palmetto Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2259 River Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 849-0093
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 849-0093
Gr: 6-9 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 26%
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?
93% 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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