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Best 29657 South Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,205 students in 29657, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29657, SC are Liberty High School, Liberty Primary and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29657 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29657, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best 29657, SC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
124 Red Devil Drive
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Primary
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
940 Chastain Road
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-4800
Gr: PK-2 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
251 North Hillcrest Street
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-2100
Gr: 3-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Falcon Lane
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Pickens County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
990 Chastain Road
Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-4500
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 29657, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29657, SC include Liberty High School, Liberty Primary and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29657?
5 public schools are located in 29657.
What is the racial composition of students in 29657?
29657 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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