For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,797 students in 29860, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29860, SC are Fox Creek High School, Merriwether Elementary School and Merriwether Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29860 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29860, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29860, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fox Creek High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Shortcut Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
Gr: 9-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Merriwether Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
565 Spring Haven Drive
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-9993
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-9993
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Merriwether Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Murrah Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-2511
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29860, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29860, SC include Fox Creek High School, Merriwether Elementary School and Merriwether Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29860?
3 public schools are located in 29860.
What is the racial composition of students in 29860?
29860 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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