For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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