For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 734 students in 29055, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29055, SC are Great Falls Elementary School and Great Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29055 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29055, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29055, SC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Dearborn Street
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Great Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Grades: 6-12
| 386 students
29055, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 Sunset Ave
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2220
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2220
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29055, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29055, SC include Great Falls Elementary School and Great Falls High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29055?
2 public elementary schools are located in 29055.
What is the racial composition of students in 29055?
29055 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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