For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,150 students in 29108, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 268 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 29108, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29108, SC are Reuben Elementary School, Boundary St. Elementary School and Gallman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29108 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29108, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29108, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reuben Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Spearman Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Boundary St. Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Boundary Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Gallman Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Hawkins Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Newberry Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 O'neal Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Nance Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newberry County Career Center
Vocational School
3413 Main Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2674
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2674
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29108, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29108, SC include Reuben Elementary School, Boundary St. Elementary School and Gallman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29108, SC?
6 public schools are located in 29108, SC.
What percentage of students in 29108, SC go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 29108, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29108, SC?
29108, SC public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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