For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,951 students in 29505, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29505, SC are Greenwood Elementary School, Wallace Gregg Elementary School and Southside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29505 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29505, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29505, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8451
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8451
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Wallace Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Francis Marion Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 W. Jones Paul Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
Gr: 6-8 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29505, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29505, SC include Greenwood Elementary School, Wallace Gregg Elementary School and Southside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29505?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29505.
What is the racial composition of students in 29505?
29505 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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