For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,768 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 51% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29720, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29720 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Indian Land High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29720, SC Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Land High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6100 Charlotte Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Gr: 9-12 | 1,821 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Buford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4290 Tabernacle Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Woodland Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-2001
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County School District Career Center
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-4885
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-4885
Gr: 9-12
29720, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lancaster A V C High School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Gr: 9-12
500 Hampton Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Gr: PK
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?
4 public high schools are located in 29720.
What is the racial composition of students in 29720?
29720 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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