For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 510 students in 29817, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 243 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 29817, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
Public schools in zipcode 29817 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29817, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Barnwell County Career Center
Vocational School
5214 Reynolds Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
76 Atkins Circle
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
556 Jones Bridge Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
29817, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
446 Country Club Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in 29817, SC?
3 public schools are located in 29817, SC.
What percentage of students in 29817 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 29817 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29817?
29817 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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