Top 5 Best 29138 South Carolina Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,476 students in 29138, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29138, SC are Hollywood Elementary School, Saluda High School and Saluda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29138 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29138, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 29138, SC Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1261 Hollywood Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-8333
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Saluda High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
160 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Saluda Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 West Butler Avenue
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2564
Grades: 3-5
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Saluda Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3767
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saluda Primary
200 Matthews Drive
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2469
Grades: PK-2
| 476 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 29138, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29138, SC include Hollywood Elementary School, Saluda High School and Saluda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29138?
5 public schools are located in 29138.
What is the racial composition of students in 29138?
29138 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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