For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,730 students in 29649, SC.
The top ranked public high school in 29649, SC is Greenwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29649 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 29649, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29649 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greenwood High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 29649, SC Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1816 Cokesbury Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,730 students
Rank: n/an/a
G. Frank Russell Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5750
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29649, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leath Women's Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2809 Airport Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29649, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29649, SC include Greenwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29649?
2 public high schools are located in 29649.
What is the racial composition of students in 29649?
29649 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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