For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,226 students in 29464, SC (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,661 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 29464, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29464, SC are Lucy Garrett Beckham High School, Mt. Pleasant Academy and Belle Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29464 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29464, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29464, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1560 Mathis Ferry Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-6790
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-6790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,763 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Hall Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #44.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #55.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Grades: PK-8
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
Moultrie Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Grades: 6-8
| 1,135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29464, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29464, SC include Lucy Garrett Beckham High School, Mt. Pleasant Academy and Belle Hall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29464?
7 public schools are located in 29464.
What percentage of students in 29464 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 29464 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29464?
29464 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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