For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 288 students in 29671, SC.
The top ranked public charter school in 29671, SC is Youth Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 29671 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29671, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29671, SC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Youth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
29671, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1755 Shady Grove Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1300
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
120 Holly Springs School Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2000
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 29671, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 29671, SC include Youth Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 29671?
1 public charter schools are located in 29671.
What is the racial composition of students in 29671?
29671 public charter schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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