For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,502 students in 29379, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 29379, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29379, SC are Union County High School, Monarch Elementary School and Foster Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29379 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29379, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29379, SC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1163 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1750
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Monarch Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 Monarch School Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1733
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1733
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Foster Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Arthur Boulevard
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1737
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1737
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Sims Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Whitmire Highway
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1755
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1755
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Union County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Union County Careertech Center
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Gr: 9-12
29379, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
212 Culp Street
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1725
Gr: 5-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29379, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29379, SC include Union County High School, Monarch Elementary School and Foster Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29379?
6 public schools are located in 29379.
What percentage of students in 29379 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 29379 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29379?
29379 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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