For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,439 students in 29449, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29449, SC are Lowcountry Leadership Charter School, Haut Gap Middle School and Baptist Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29449 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29449, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29449, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5139 Gibson Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-5527
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-5527
Gr: K-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Haut Gap Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Bohicket Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Baptist Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5117 Baptist Hill Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2277
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2277
Gr: 6-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29449, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29449, SC include Lowcountry Leadership Charter School, Haut Gap Middle School and Baptist Hill High School.
How many public schools are located in 29449?
3 public schools are located in 29449.
What is the racial composition of students in 29449?
29449 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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