For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,521 students in 29574, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 535 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 29574, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29574, SC are Mullins High School, Mccormick Elementary School and Palmetto Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29574 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29574, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29574, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mullins High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
747 Miller's Road
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3710
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3710
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Sandy Bluff Road
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3760
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3760
Gr: 3-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 O'neal Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Careers And Technology
Vocational School
2697 East Highway 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1941
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1941
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
105 Charles Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Gr: PK-2 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29574, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29574, SC include Mullins High School, Mccormick Elementary School and Palmetto Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29574?
5 public schools are located in 29574.
What percentage of students in 29574 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 29574 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29574?
29574 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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