For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,436 students in 29455, SC (there are , serving 482 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 29455, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29455, SC are St. Johns High School, Angel Oak Elementary School and Mt. Zion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29455 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29455, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29455, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Johns High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1518 Main Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6200
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Angel Oak Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6134 Chisolm Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Zion Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3464 River Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3841
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3841
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Devon Forest Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1127 Dorothy Street
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 820-3880
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 820-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 938 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29455, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29455, SC include St. Johns High School, Angel Oak Elementary School and Mt. Zion Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29455?
4 public schools are located in 29455.
What percentage of students in 29455 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 29455 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29455?
29455 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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