For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,594 students in 29505, SC (there are , serving 707 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 29505, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29505, SC are South Florence High School, Greenwood Elementary School and Southside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29505 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29505, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29505, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Florence High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8190
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8190
Grades: 9-12
| 1,627 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8451
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8451
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 W. Jones Paul Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
Grades: 6-8
| 1,093 students
Rank: #44.
Wallace Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Francis Marion Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Advantage Academy
Vocational School
126 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8464
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8464
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29505, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29505, SC include South Florence High School, Greenwood Elementary School and Southside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29505?
5 public schools are located in 29505.
What percentage of students in 29505 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 29505 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29505?
29505 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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