For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,233 students in 29550, SC (there are 5 private schools, serving 562 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 29550, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29550, SC are Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics, Hartsville High School and Carolina Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29550 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29550, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29550, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
401 Railroad Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3902
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3902
Grades: 11-12
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Hartsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Lewellyn Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3130
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #33.
Carolina Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
719 West Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3230
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3230
Grades: 1-5
| 228 students
Rank: #44.
North Hartsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 School Drive
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3115
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3115
Grades: 1-5
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Bay Road Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Bay Road
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 398-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Hartsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Fourteenth Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3121
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3121
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #77.
Thornwell School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
437 West Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3127
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3127
Grades: 1-5
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
1615 Blanding Drive
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3310
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3310
Grades: PK-K
| 338 students
29550, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 Washington Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3141
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3141
Grades: 1-2
| n/a students
214 Clyde Road
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3270
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 857-3270
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29550, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29550, SC include Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics, Hartsville High School and Carolina Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29550, SC?
8 public schools are located in 29550, SC.
What percentage of students in 29550, SC go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 29550, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29550, SC?
29550, SC public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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