For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 565 students in Hemingway, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Hemingway, SC are Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy and Hemingway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hemingway, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Hemingway have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hemingway, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
127 Schoolhouse Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Hemingway Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Baxley Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Hemingway, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 1449
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Grades: PK-6
| 577 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hemingway, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Hemingway, SC include Pleasant Hill Elementary Stream Academy and Hemingway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hemingway?
2 public preschools are located in Hemingway.
What is the racial composition of students in Hemingway?
Hemingway public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Recent Articles

The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.

The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.

The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.