For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,017 students in 29609, SC (there are , serving 696 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 29609, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29609, SC are Wade Hampton High School, Stone Academy and Summit Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29609 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29609, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29609, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wade Hampton High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Pine Knoll Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,780 students
Rank: #22.
Stone Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Randall Street
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8400
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8400
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Drive Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
424 Summit Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8800
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8800
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
League Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Twin Lake Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8100
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #55.
Sevier Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Piedmont Park Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8200
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #66.
Cherrydale Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 Perry Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-3300
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meyer Center For Special Children
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Grades: PK-2
| 88 students
29609, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Gridley Street
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3414
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3414
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Meyer Center For Special Children (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
302 Perry Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3411
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 241-3411
Grades: 3-5
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29609, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29609, SC include Wade Hampton High School, Stone Academy and Summit Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29609?
7 public schools are located in 29609.
What percentage of students in 29609 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 29609 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29609?
29609 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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