For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,780 students in 29609, SC.
The top ranked public high school in 29609, SC is Wade Hampton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 29609 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29609, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29609 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wade Hampton High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29609, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wade Hampton High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Pine Knoll Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,780 students
29609, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Gridley Street
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3414
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3414
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Meyer Center For Special Children (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
302 Perry Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3411
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3411
Grades: 3-5
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29609, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29609, SC include Wade Hampton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29609?
1 public high schools are located in 29609.
What is the racial composition of students in 29609?
29609 public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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