For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,878 students in 29316, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 780 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 29316, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29316, SC are Boiling Springs High School, Sugar Ridge Elementary School and Shoally Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29316 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29316, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29316, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boiling Springs High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2251 Old Furnace Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8465
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8465
Gr: 9-12 | 2,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Sugar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2055 Hanging Rock Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Gr: PK-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Shoally Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3777 Paris Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 594-3200
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 594-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Boiling Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Double Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-1231
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-1231
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
James H. Hendrix Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1084 Springfield Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 216-4000
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 216-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29316, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29316, SC include Boiling Springs High School, Sugar Ridge Elementary School and Shoally Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29316?
5 public schools are located in 29316.
What percentage of students in 29316 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 29316 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29316?
29316 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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