For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,012 students in 29697, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 29697, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29697, SC are Palmetto High School, Cedar Grove Elementary School and Palmetto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29697 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29697, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29697, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-7311
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-7311
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 Melvin Lane
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-3500
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Roberts Boulevard
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5442
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-5442
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #44.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 North Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4333
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4333
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Center Of Anderson 1 & 2
Vocational School
702 Belton Highway
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4121
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-4121
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29697, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29697, SC include Palmetto High School, Cedar Grove Elementary School and Palmetto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29697?
5 public schools are located in 29697.
What percentage of students in 29697 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 29697 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29697?
29697 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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