For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 450 students in 29940, SC (there are , serving 19 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 29940, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in 29940, SC is Whale Branch Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 29940 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29940, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29940, SC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whale Branch Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
169 Detour Road
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-2700
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
29940, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
364 Kean Neck Rd
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-3600
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-3600
Gr: PK-K | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29940, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29940, SC include Whale Branch Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in 29940?
1 public schools are located in 29940.
What percentage of students in 29940 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 29940 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29940?
29940 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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