For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 12,398 students in 29445, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 134 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 29445, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29445, SC are Howe Hall Aims Elementary School, Stratford High School and Goose Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29445 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29445, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29445, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howe Hall Aims Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Howe Hall Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-3899
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-3899
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Stratford High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
951 Crowfield Boulevard
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4000
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Goose Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1137 Red Bank Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-5300
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,973 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Marrington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Gearing Street
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-3373
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Marrington Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Gearing Street
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-0313
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-0313
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Westview Boulevard
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 797-2992
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 797-2992
Gr: 3-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Mevers School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7750 Henry E. Brown Jr. Boulev
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 806-5909
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 806-5909
Gr: K-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Westview Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Westview Boulevard
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-1700
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Boulder Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Judy Drive
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-1223
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-1223
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Holly Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Garwood Drive
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4090
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Sangaree Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Discovery Drive
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 821-4028
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 821-4028
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Goose Creek Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Foster Creek Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-8008
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-8008
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Sedgefield Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
131 Charles B. Gibson Boulevar
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 797-2620
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 797-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
98 Westview Boulevard
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4082
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4082
Gr: PK-2 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29445, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29445, SC include Howe Hall Aims Elementary School, Stratford High School and Goose Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in 29445?
14 public schools are located in 29445.
What percentage of students in 29445 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 29445 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29445?
29445 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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