For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,019 students in 29601, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29601, SC are Greenville Senior High Academy and Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29601 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29601, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29601 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29601, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenville Senior High Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Vardy Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 355-5500
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 355-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,791 students
Rank: #22.
Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 University Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 282-3757
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 282-3757
Grades: 10-12
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29601, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29601, SC include Greenville Senior High Academy and Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities.
How many public high schools are located in 29601?
2 public high schools are located in 29601.
What is the racial composition of students in 29601?
29601 public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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