For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,109 students in 29118, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 622 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 29118, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29118, SC are Orangeburg Wilkinson High School and Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29118 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29118, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29118, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Bruin Parkway
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-6180
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Marshall Street
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7865
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 534-7865
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
The Orangeburg Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
3720 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 536-4473
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 536-4473
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Orangeburg High School For Health Professions
Charter School
130 Howard Hill Drive
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 535-1693
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 535-1693
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
29118, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Orangeburg Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3720 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 536-4473
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 536-4473
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29118, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29118, SC include Orangeburg Wilkinson High School and Marshall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29118?
4 public schools are located in 29118.
What percentage of students in 29118 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 29118 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29118?
29118 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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