For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,607 students in 29205, SC (there are , serving 729 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 29205, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29205, SC are Dreher High School, Richland One Charter Middle College and Rosewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29205 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29205, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29205, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dreher High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3319 Millwood Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 253-7000
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 253-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,155 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Richland One Charter Middle College
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
316 South Beltline Boulevard R
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7114
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7114
Gr: 11-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Rosewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Rosewood Drive
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2930
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2930
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Brennen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4438 Devereaux Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7204
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7204
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
A. C. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 Etiwan Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2910
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Hand Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Wheat Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2947
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2947
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
South Kilbourne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 South Kilbourne Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7215
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7215
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29205, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29205, SC include Dreher High School, Richland One Charter Middle College and Rosewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29205?
7 public schools are located in 29205.
What percentage of students in 29205 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 29205 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29205?
29205 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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