For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,700 students in 29172, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29172, SC are Herbert A. Wood Elementary School, Congaree Elementary School and Pine Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29172 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29172, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29172, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
737 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7420
Gr: PK-5 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Congaree Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Ramblin' Road
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7430
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7430
Gr: 2-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Pine Ridge Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
735 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7400
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
29172, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
739 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7474
West Columbia, SC 29172
(803) 755-7474
Gr: PK-1 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29172, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29172, SC include Herbert A. Wood Elementary School, Congaree Elementary School and Pine Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29172?
3 public schools are located in 29172.
What is the racial composition of students in 29172?
29172 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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