For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,523 students in 29554, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29554, SC are Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School, Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy and Hemingway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29554 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29554, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29554, SC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13002 Choppee Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-5837
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-5837
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
127 Schoolhouse Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Hemingway High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9413
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9413
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Carvers Bay Middle Steam Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Choppee Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-0918
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-0918
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hemingway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Baxley Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-2721
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-2721
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Hemingway Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1593 Hemingway Highway
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5813
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5813
Gr: 9-12
29554, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 1449
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Gr: PK-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29554, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29554, SC include Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School, Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy and Hemingway High School.
How many public schools are located in 29554?
7 public schools are located in 29554.
What is the racial composition of students in 29554?
29554 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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