For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,410 students in 29123, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29123, SC are Pelion High School, Forts Pond Elementary School and Pelion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 29123 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29123, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29123, SC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Lydia Drive
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2200
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
Forts Pond Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Fish Hatchery Road
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2500
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Pelion Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Pine Street
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2000
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
Pelion Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
758 Magnolia Street
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2300
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29123, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29123, SC include Pelion High School, Forts Pond Elementary School and Pelion Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29123?
4 public schools are located in 29123.
What is the racial composition of students in 29123?
29123 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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