For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,529 students in 29678, SC (there are , serving 157 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 29678, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29678, SC are Seneca High School, Northside Elementary School and Ravenel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29678 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29678, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29678, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seneca High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Bobcat Ridge
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4460
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 North Townville Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4445
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4445
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Ravenel Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Ravenel School Road
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4450
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Seneca Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 West South Fourth Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4455
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4455
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
995 South Oak Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4550
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
29678, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 Holland Avenue
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4435
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4435
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
500 Adams Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4440
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29678, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29678, SC include Seneca High School, Northside Elementary School and Ravenel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29678?
5 public schools are located in 29678.
What percentage of students in 29678 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 29678 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29678?
29678 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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