For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,135 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 53% (majority Black).
Best 29118, SC Public Schools (2025)
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 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocsd 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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
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 53% (majority Black).
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