Top 3 Best 29720 South Carolina Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,481 students in 29720, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29720, SC are Indian Land High School, Buford High School and Lancaster High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29720 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29720, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29720 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Indian Land High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best 29720, SC Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Land High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6100 Charlotte Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #22.
Buford High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4290 Tabernacle Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Lancaster High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Woodland Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County School District Career Center
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-4885
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29720 South Carolina

29720, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 Hampton Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 29720, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29720, SC include Indian Land High School, Buford High School and Lancaster High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29720, SC?
4 public high schools are located in 29720, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29720, SC?
29720, SC public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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