For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,603 students in 29611, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29611, SC are Powdersville High School, Carolina Academy (High) and Legacy Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29611 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29611, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29611 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Powdersville High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29611, SC Public High 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.
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: #33.
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
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 high schools in 29611, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29611, SC include Powdersville High School, Carolina Academy (High) and Legacy Early College.
How many public high schools are located in 29611?
3 public high schools are located in 29611.
What is the racial composition of students in 29611?
29611 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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