For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,064 students in 29536, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29536, SC are Stewart Heights Elementary School, East Elementary School and Dillon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29536 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29536, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29536, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stewart Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219
Gr: PK-3 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Harrison Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1222
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1222
Gr: PK-3 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Dillon Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227
Gr: 4-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
29536, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Gr: 7-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Gr: PK-3 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29536, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29536, SC include Stewart Heights Elementary School, East Elementary School and Dillon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29536?
4 public elementary schools are located in 29536.
What is the racial composition of students in 29536?
29536 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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