For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,266 students in 29420, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 270 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 29420, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29420, SC are Fort Dorchester High School, Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School and Eagle Nest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29420 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29420, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29420, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Dorchester High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8500 Patriot Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-4450
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-4450
Gr: 9-12 | 2,344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8600 William Moultrie Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 760-9820
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8640 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2460
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
River Oaks Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8642 River Oaks Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2470
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 695-2470
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Pepperhill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Creola Road
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 767-5905
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 767-5905
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7753 Northside Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 824-8728
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 824-8728
Gr: 1-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Northwoods Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7763 Northside Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 764-2212
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 764-2212
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29420, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29420, SC include Fort Dorchester High School, Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School and Eagle Nest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29420?
7 public schools are located in 29420.
What percentage of students in 29420 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 29420 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29420?
29420 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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