For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,472 students in 29160, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29160, SC are Swansea High Freshman Academy, Swansea High School and Sandy Run School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29160 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29160, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29160, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swansea High Freshman Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1195 I. W. Hutto Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7006
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7006
Grades: 9
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Swansea High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 East First Street
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7007
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7007
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Sandy Run School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Old Swamp Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 655-2746
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 655-2746
Grades: PK-8
| 557 students
Rank: #44.
Sandhills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Lewis Rast Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7003
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7003
Grades: 3-4
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
140 Lewis Rast Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7002
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7002
Grades: 1-2
| 510 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29160, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29160, SC include Swansea High Freshman Academy, Swansea High School and Sandy Run School.
How many public schools are located in 29160?
5 public schools are located in 29160.
What is the racial composition of students in 29160?
29160 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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