For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 378 students in Pinewood, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Pinewood, SC is Manchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinewood, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Pinewood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pinewood, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Clark Street
Pinewood, SC 29125
(803) 452-5454
Pinewood, SC 29125
(803) 452-5454
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pinewood, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Pinewood, SC include Manchester Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pinewood?
1 public schools are located in Pinewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinewood?
Pinewood public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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