For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,668 students in 29349, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 130 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 29349, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29349, SC are Chapman High School, Oakland Elementary School and New Prospect Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29349 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29349, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29349, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chapman High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 Compton Bridge Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Grades: 9-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Mud Creek Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 814-3870
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 814-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9251 Highway 9
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-1970
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-1970
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Inman Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 West Miller Street
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-1510
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-1510
Grades: 4-6
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Boiling Springs Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 Highway 9
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 578-5954
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 578-5954
Grades: 6-8
| 1,119 students
Rank: #66.
Inman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Oakland Avenue
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-8403
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-8403
Grades: PK-3
| 542 students
Rank: #77.
T.e. Mabry Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Oakland Avenue
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-8402
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-8402
Grades: 7-8
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
H. B. Swofford Career Center
Vocational School
5620 Highway 11
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-2790
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-2790
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29349, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29349, SC include Chapman High School, Oakland Elementary School and New Prospect Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29349?
8 public schools are located in 29349.
What percentage of students in 29349 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 29349 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29349?
29349 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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