For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,603 students in 29554, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 29554, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29554, SC are Hemingway High School, Carvers Bay High School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29554 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 29554, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29554, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hemingway High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9413
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9413
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Carvers Bay High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13002 Choppee Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-5837
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-5837
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
127 Schoolhouse Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9417
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hemingway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Baxley Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-4444
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-2721
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-2721
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #66.
Carvers Bay Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Choppee Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-0918
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-0918
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hemingway Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1593 Hemingway Highway
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5813
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5813
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29554, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 1449
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Grades: PK-6
| 577 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29554, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29554, SC include Hemingway High School, Carvers Bay High School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29554, SC?
7 public schools are located in 29554, SC.
What percentage of students in 29554, SC go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 29554, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29554, SC?
29554, SC public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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