For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,948 students in 29016, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29016, SC are Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Blythewood High School and Round Top Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29016 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29016, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29016, SC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1151 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Grades: PK-2
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Blythewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10901 Wilson Boulevard
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4090
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4090
Grades: 9-12
| 2,094 students
Rank: #33.
Round Top Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
449 Rimer Pond Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-8676
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #44.
Westwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Turkey Farm Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4049
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4049
Grades: 9-12
| 1,684 students
Rank: #55.
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Boney Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1261 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-3360
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-3360
Grades: 3-5
| 535 students
Rank: #77.
Langford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Langford Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4091
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4091
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #88.
Blythewood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2351 Longtown Road East
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6850
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6850
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #99.
Muller Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1031 Muller Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-6851
Grades: K-8
| 1,246 students
Rank: #1010.
Kelly Mill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-7210
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-7210
Grades: 2-8
| 1,058 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29016, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29016, SC include Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus, Blythewood High School and Round Top Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29016?
10 public schools are located in 29016.
What is the racial composition of students in 29016?
29016 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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