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Best 29420 South Carolina Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,247 students in 29420, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 342 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29420, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29420, SC are Fort Dorchester High School, Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School and Eagle Nest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29420 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29420, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 53% (majority Black).

Best 29420, SC Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Dorchester High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8500 Patriot Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 2,301 students
Rank: #22.
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8600 William Moultrie Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8640 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2460
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #44.
River Oaks Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8642 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #55.
Pepperhill Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Creola Road
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 767-5905
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7753 Northside Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 824-8728
Grades: 1-5
| 690 students
Rank: #77.
Northwoods Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7763 Northside Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 764-2212
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 29420, SC?
How many public schools are located in 29420?
7 public schools are located in 29420.
What percentage of students in 29420 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29420 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29420?
29420 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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