For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 732 students in 29161, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29161, SC are Brockington Elementary School and Johnson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29161 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29161, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29161, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brockington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Brockington Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
29161, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29161, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29161, SC include Brockington Elementary School and Johnson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29161?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29161.
What is the racial composition of students in 29161?
29161 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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