For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 130 students in 29720, SC.
The top ranked public charter school in 29720, SC is Discovery Charter Of Lancaster. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter school in zipcode 29720 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29720, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29720, SC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 West Dunlap Street
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8430
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8430
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
29720, South Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lancaster A V C High School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 Hampton Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 29720, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 29720, SC include Discovery Charter Of Lancaster.
How many public charter schools are located in 29720?
1 public charter schools are located in 29720.
What is the racial composition of students in 29720?
29720 public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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