For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,479 students in 29078, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29078, SC are Lugoff Elementary School, Wateree Elementary School and Doby's Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29078 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29078, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29078, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lugoff Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
994 Ridgeway Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Wateree Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
424 Wildwood Lane
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #33.
Doby's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1964 Ft. Jackson Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
Lugoff-elgin Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3591
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3591
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29078, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29078, SC include Lugoff Elementary School, Wateree Elementary School and Doby's Mill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29078?
4 public elementary schools are located in 29078.
What is the racial composition of students in 29078?
29078 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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