Best 29556 South Carolina Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,191 students in 29556, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in 29556, SC is Kingstree Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29556 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29556, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29556 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kingstree High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29556, SC Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingstree Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
615 Martin Luther King Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-6525
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Kingstree High School
615 Martin Luther King Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-6525
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29556 South Carolina

29556, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6628 Thurgood Marshall Hwy
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 382-3935
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
710 Third Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
711 Thomlinson Street
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5424
Gr: K-12 | 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29556, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29556, SC include Kingstree Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29556?
2 public high schools are located in 29556.
What is the racial composition of students in 29556?
29556 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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