For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,246 students in 29078, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29078, SC are Lugoff-elgin High School, Lugoff Elementary School and Wateree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29078 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29078, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29078, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lugoff-elgin High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1284 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3481
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3481
Gr: 9-12 | 1,759 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Lugoff Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
994 Ridgeway Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Wateree Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
424 Wildwood Lane
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Doby's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1964 Ft. Jackson Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Lugoff-elgin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3591
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3591
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29078, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29078, SC include Lugoff-elgin High School, Lugoff Elementary School and Wateree Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29078?
5 public schools are located in 29078.
What is the racial composition of students in 29078?
29078 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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