For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 940 students in 29440, SC.
The top ranked public high school in 29440, SC is Georgetown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 29440 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 29440, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29440 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Georgetown High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 29440, SC Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Georgetown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Authuan Maybank Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8516
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 546-8516
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29440, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29440, SC include Georgetown High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29440?
1 public high schools are located in 29440.
What is the racial composition of students in 29440?
29440 public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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