For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,795 students in 29611, SC (there are , serving 422 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29611, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29611, SC are Powdersville High School, Powdersville Elementary School and Powdersville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29611 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29611, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29611, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powdersville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
145 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,037 students
Rank: #22.
Powdersville Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
139 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Grades: 3-5
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
Powdersville Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-1821
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #44.
Carolina Academy (High)
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2725 Anderson Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-2300
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #55.
Westcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Eastbourne Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-0300
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Legacy Early College
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Grades: PK-12
| 1,583 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hollis Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Goodrich Street
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4800
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Welcome Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36 East Welcome Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-3900
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-3900
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #99.
Tanglewood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44 Merriwoods Drive
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4500
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1010.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Bramlett Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-1000
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
29611, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
555 South Old Piedmont Hwy
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 299-8320
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 299-8320
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Legacy Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
900 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Grades: K-12
| 1,323 students
900 Woodside Ave
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 241-3285
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 241-3285
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29611, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29611, SC include Powdersville High School, Powdersville Elementary School and Powdersville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29611?
10 public schools are located in 29611.
What percentage of students in 29611 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29611 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29611?
29611 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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