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Best 29169 South Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,219 students in 29169, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 29169, SC are Gray Collegiate Academy and South Carolina Virtual Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29169 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29169, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29169 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gray Collegiate Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best 29169, SC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gray Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3833 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
Gr: 6-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2023 Platt Springs Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
Gr: K-12 | 2,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 29169 South Carolina

29169, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1 (Closed 2023)
114 Hook Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4075
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
George I. Pair Junior Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2325 Platt Springs Rd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Pineview Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3035 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 739-4090
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29169, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29169, SC include Gray Collegiate Academy and South Carolina Virtual Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 29169?
2 public high schools are located in 29169.
What is the racial composition of students in 29169?
29169 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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