For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 510 students in 29817, SC (there are , serving 270 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 29817, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
Public schools in zipcode 29817 have a diversity score of 0.42, which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 0.67.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29817, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Barnwell County Career Center
Vocational School
5214 Reynolds Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
76 Atkins Circle
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
556 Jones Bridge Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 356 students
29817, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
446 Country Club Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in 29817, SC?
3 public schools are located in 29817, SC.
What percentage of students in 29817 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 29817 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29817?
29817 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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