For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,060 students in 29829, SC (there are , serving 268 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 29829, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29829, SC are Midland Valley High School, Graniteville Elementary School and Byrd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29829 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29829, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29829, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Valley High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 Mustang Drive
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #22.
Graniteville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Willis Circle
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 564-1058
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 564-1058
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Weldon Way
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4320
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4320
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #44.
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Weldon Way
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4300
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29829, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29829, SC include Midland Valley High School, Graniteville Elementary School and Byrd Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29829?
4 public schools are located in 29829.
What percentage of students in 29829 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 29829 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29829?
29829 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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