For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,487 students in 29078, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29078, SC are Lugoff Elementary School, Wateree Elementary School and Doby's Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29078 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29078, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29078, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lugoff Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
994 Ridgeway Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Wateree Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
424 Wildwood Lane
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-8018
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Doby's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1964 Ft. Jackson Road
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-4055
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Lugoff-elgin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3591
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3591
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29078, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29078, SC include Lugoff Elementary School, Wateree Elementary School and Doby's Mill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29078?
4 public elementary schools are located in 29078.
What is the racial composition of students in 29078?
29078 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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