For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,565 students in 29501, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 29501, SC are West Florence High School and Virtus Academy Of South Carolina. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29501 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29501, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29501 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Florence High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29501, SC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Florence High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
221 North Beltline Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8472
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8472
Gr: 9-12 | 1,879 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Gr: K-10 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
29501, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Choices Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Gr: K-6 | 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29501, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29501, SC include West Florence High School and Virtus Academy Of South Carolina.
How many public high schools are located in 29501?
2 public high schools are located in 29501.
What is the racial composition of students in 29501?
29501 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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