For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,420 students in 29728, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 251 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 29728, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29728, SC are Central High School and Pageland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29728 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29728, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29728, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Zion Church Road
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6115
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6115
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Pageland Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 West Mcgregor Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-2400
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-2400
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
326 North Arnold Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6241
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6241
Gr: PK-2 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29728, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29728, SC include Central High School and Pageland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29728?
3 public schools are located in 29728.
What percentage of students in 29728 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 29728 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29728?
29728 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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