For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 681 students in 29556, SC.
Public high school in zipcode 29556 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%).
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 94% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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615 Martin Luther King Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-6525
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-6525
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
29556, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6628 Thurgood Marshall Hwy
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 382-3935
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
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-1506
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
711 Thomlinson Street
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5424
Kingstree, SC 29556
(843) 355-5424
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public high schools are located in 29556, SC?
1 public high schools are located in 29556, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29556?
29556 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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