For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,525 students in 29138, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29138, SC are Saluda High School, Hollywood Elementary School and Saluda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29138 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29138, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29138, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saluda High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3011
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1261 Hollywood Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-8333
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-8333
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Saluda Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Butler Avenue
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2564
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2564
Gr: 3-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Saluda Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3767
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3767
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Matthews Drive
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2469
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2469
Gr: PK-2 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29138, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29138, SC include Saluda High School, Hollywood Elementary School and Saluda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29138?
5 public schools are located in 29138.
What is the racial composition of students in 29138?
29138 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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