Best 29579 South Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 10,239 students in 29579, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 306 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 29579, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 29579, SC are Carolina Forest High School, Ocean Bay Elementary School and Forestbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 29579 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29579, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).