For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 11,499 students in 29483, SC (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,458 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 29483, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29483, SC are Summerville High School, Summerville Elementary School and William M. Reeves Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29483 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29483, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29483, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summerville High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Boone Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-6460
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-6460
Grades: 9-12
| 3,293 students
Rank: #22.
Summerville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
835 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2372
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
William M. Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-2450
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 941 students
Rank: #44.
James H. Spann Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 John Mckissick Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #55.
Nexton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Scholar Way
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 900-3222
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 900-3222
Grades: PK-5
| 973 students
Rank: #66.
Knightsville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
847 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-4851
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #77.
Gregg Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Green Wave Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-3150
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-3150
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #88.
Alston Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bryan Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3890
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3890
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #99.
Alston-bailey Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 West 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 695-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #1010.
Charles B. Dubose Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Dubose School Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-7012
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-7012
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
Rank: #1111.
Sangaree Intermediate
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 School House Lane
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 820-3850
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 820-3850
Grades: 3-5
| 531 students
Rank: n/an/a
1460 Royle Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 820-3868
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 820-3868
Grades: PK-2
| 596 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29483, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29483, SC include Summerville High School, Summerville Elementary School and William M. Reeves Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29483?
12 public schools are located in 29483.
What percentage of students in 29483 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 29483 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29483?
29483 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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