For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,888 students in 29536, SC (there are , serving 335 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 29536, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29536, SC are Dillon High School, Stewart Heights Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29536 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29536, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29536, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dillon High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Highway 301 North
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1230
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1230
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
Stewart Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 West Calhoun Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1219
Grades: PK-3
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Harrison Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1222
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1222
Grades: PK-3
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227
Grades: 4-5
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Dillon Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dillon County Applied Technology Center
Vocational School
1630 East Main Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-5143
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-5143
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29536, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Grades: 7-8
| 505 students
900 Patriot Street
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Grades: PK-3
| 187 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29536, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29536, SC include Dillon High School, Stewart Heights Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29536?
6 public schools are located in 29536.
What percentage of students in 29536 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 29536 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29536?
29536 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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