For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 388 students in Pinewood, SC.
The top ranked public school in Pinewood, SC is Manchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinewood, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Pinewood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Pinewood, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Clark Street
Pinewood, SC 29125
(803) 452-5454
Pinewood, SC 29125
(803) 452-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pinewood, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Pinewood, SC include Manchester Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pinewood?
1 public schools are located in Pinewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinewood?
Pinewood public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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