For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,069 students in 29379, SC.
The top ranked public high school in 29379, SC is Union County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29379 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29379, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29379 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union County High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29379, SC Public High Schools (2025-26)
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 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
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%
Union County Careertech Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
1165 Lakeside Drive
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Union, SC 29379
(864) 429-1765
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29379, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29379, SC include Union County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29379?
2 public high schools are located in 29379.
What is the racial composition of students in 29379?
29379 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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