For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,668 students in 29349, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 130 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 29349, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29349, SC are Chapman High School, New Prospect Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29349 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29349, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29349, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapman High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 Compton Bridge Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9251 Highway 9
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-1970
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-1970
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Mud Creek Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 814-3870
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 814-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Inman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Oakland Avenue
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-8403
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-8403
Gr: PK-3 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Boiling Springs Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Highway 9
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 578-5954
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 578-5954
Gr: 6-8 | 1,119 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Inman Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 West Miller Street
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-1510
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-1510
Gr: 4-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
T.e. Mabry Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Oakland Avenue
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-8402
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-8402
Gr: 7-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
H. B. Swofford Career Center
Vocational School
5620 Highway 11
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-2790
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-2790
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29349, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29349, SC include Chapman High School, New Prospect Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29349?
8 public schools are located in 29349.
What percentage of students in 29349 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 29349 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29349?
29349 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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