For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,811 students in 29860, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29860, SC are Fox Creek High School, Merriwether Elementary School and Merriwether Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29860 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29860, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29860, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fox Creek High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Shortcut Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Merriwether Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
565 Spring Haven Drive
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-9993
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-9993
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #33.
Merriwether Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Murrah Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-2511
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 279-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
29860, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Shortcut Rd
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29860, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29860, SC include Fox Creek High School, Merriwether Elementary School and Merriwether Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29860?
3 public schools are located in 29860.
What is the racial composition of students in 29860?
29860 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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