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Best 29730 South Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,630 students in 29730, SC (there are 5 private schools, serving 698 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 29730, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29730, SC are South Pointe High School, Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion and Rock Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29730 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29730, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best 29730, SC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pointe High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Neely Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 980-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Cherry Park Elementary School Of Language Immersion
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1835 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 985-2255
Gr: K-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Rock Hill High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 West Springdale Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,980 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary Traditional Montessori Inquiry
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
242 Ebenezer Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1435
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Lesslie Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Neely Store Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1910
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Mount Holly Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Porter Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 985-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1036 Ogden Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1260
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1129 Oakdale Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1585
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
132 West Springdale Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1135
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Saluda Trail Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Saluda Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
840 North Annafrel Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
W. C. Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Castle Heights Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2382 Firetower Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy-fort Mill
Charter School
505 University Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(839) 293-6550
Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Child Development Center
414 East Black Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 980-2060
Gr: PK | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Legion Collegiate Academy
Charter School
505 University Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 620-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 29730, SC?
How many public schools are located in 29730?
16 public schools are located in 29730.
What percentage of students in 29730 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 29730 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29730?
29730 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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