For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,804 students in 29536, SC (there are 1 private school, 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, Dillon Middle School and Gordon 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 25% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29536, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29536, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dillon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1730 Highway 301 North
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1230
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1230
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Dillon Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1803 Joan Drive
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1212
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
926 Perry Avenue
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1227
Gr: 4-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1663 Bunker Hill Road
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Dillon, SC 29536
(843) 774-1210
Gr: PK-3 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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, Dillon Middle School and Gordon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29536?
5 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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