For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,769 students in 29061, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29061, SC are Hopkins Elementary School, Horrell Hill Elementary School and Hopkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29061 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29061, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29061, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6120 Cabin Creek Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5541
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Horrell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 Horrell Hill Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5545
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Clarkson Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-3331
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-3331
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
731 Horrell Hill Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-5700
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29061, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29061, SC include Hopkins Elementary School, Horrell Hill Elementary School and Hopkins Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29061?
4 public elementary schools are located in 29061.
What is the racial composition of students in 29061?
29061 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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