For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,528 students in 29691, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 11 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 29691, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29691, SC are Walhalla High School, Walhalla Middle School and James M. Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29691 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29691, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29691, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walhalla High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4701 North Highway 11
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4490
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,119 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Walhalla Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
177 Razorback Lane
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4485
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4485
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
James M. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coffee Road
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4470
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29691, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29691, SC include Walhalla High School, Walhalla Middle School and James M. Brown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29691?
3 public schools are located in 29691.
What percentage of students in 29691 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 29691 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29691?
29691 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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