For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,175 students in 29944, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29944, SC are Varnville Elementary School, Hampton County High School and North District Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29944 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29944, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29944, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Varnville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
395 Pine Street East
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-2376
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-2376
Grades: PK-3
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Airport Road Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3568
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
North District Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
611 Tillman Avenue
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Varnville, SC 29944
(803) 943-3507
Grades: 7-8
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29944, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29944, SC include Varnville Elementary School, Hampton County High School and North District Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29944?
3 public schools are located in 29944.
What is the racial composition of students in 29944?
29944 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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