For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,565 students in 29501, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29501, SC are West Florence High School and Virtus Academy Of South Carolina. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29501 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29501, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29501 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Florence High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29501, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Florence High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
221 North Beltline Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8472
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8472
Grades: 9-12
| 1,879 students
Rank: #22.
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Grades: K-10
| 686 students
29501, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Choices Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29501, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29501, SC include West Florence High School and Virtus Academy Of South Carolina.
How many public high schools are located in 29501?
2 public high schools are located in 29501.
What is the racial composition of students in 29501?
29501 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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