For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,566 students in 29745, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 173 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 29745, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29745, SC are Hunter Street Elementary School, York Comprehensive High School and York Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29745 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29745, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29745, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hunter Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Hunter Street
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1926
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1926
Grades: PK-4
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
York Comprehensive High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 East Alexander Love Highwa
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2336
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2336
Grades: 9-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #33.
York Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1280 Johnson Road
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2311
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2311
Grades: 5-6
| 640 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cotton Belt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1176 Black Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1947
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1947
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1543 Chester Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1942
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1942
Grades: PK-4
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
York Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Devinney Road
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-5008
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-5008
Grades: 7-8
| 786 students
Rank: #77.
Harold C. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Jefferson Street
York, SC 29745
(803) 818-6040
York, SC 29745
(803) 818-6040
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center
Vocational School
275 Alexander Love Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1910
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-1910
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29745, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 East Jefferson St
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2311
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2311
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29745, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29745, SC include Hunter Street Elementary School, York Comprehensive High School and York Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 29745?
8 public schools are located in 29745.
What percentage of students in 29745 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 29745 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29745?
29745 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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