For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 956 students in 29069, SC (there are , serving 23 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 29069, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29069, SC are Lamar High School, Lamar-spaulding Elementary School and Spaulding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29069 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29069, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29069, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
216 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-5543
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar-spaulding Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5232 Lamar Highway 401
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 398-6370
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 398-6370
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Spaulding Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Cartersville Highway
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7625
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
29069, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
214 North Darlington Avenue
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7575
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7575
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
204 East Pearl Street
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7666
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 326-7666
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29069, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29069, SC include Lamar High School, Lamar-spaulding Elementary School and Spaulding Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29069?
3 public schools are located in 29069.
What percentage of students in 29069 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 29069 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29069?
29069 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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