For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,334 students in 29115, SC (there are 5 private schools, serving 341 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 29115, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29115, SC are Brookdale Elementary School, Whittaker Elementary School and Sheridan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29115 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29115, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29115, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
394 Brookdale Drive
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-5982
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-5982
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Whittaker Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
790 Whittaker Parkway
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-6559
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-6559
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1139 Hillsboro Road
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-7504
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-7504
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Mellichamp Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Murray Road
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-8044
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-8044
Grades: 3-5
| 160 students
Rank: #55.
William J. Clark Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
919 Bennett Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 531-2200
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 531-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #66.
Robert E. Howard Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 Belleville Road
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-5470
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-5470
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
29115, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1195 St. Matthews Road, Suite
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 414-7017
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 414-7017
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
350 Thomas B. Eklund Circle
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-2949
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-2949
Grades: PK-2
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29115, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29115, SC include Brookdale Elementary School, Whittaker Elementary School and Sheridan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29115?
6 public schools are located in 29115.
What percentage of students in 29115 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 29115 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29115?
29115 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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