For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 567 students in 29554, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 29554, SC are Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School and Hemingway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29554 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29554, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29554 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hemingway High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29554, SC Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13002 Choppee Road
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-5837
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 545-5837
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Hemingway High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9413
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-9413
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Hemingway Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1593 Hemingway Highway
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5813
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5813
Gr: 9-12
29554, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 1449
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Hemingway, SC 29554
(843) 558-5605
Gr: PK-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29554, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29554, SC include Carvers Bay Early College And Career High School and Hemingway High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29554?
3 public high schools are located in 29554.
What is the racial composition of students in 29554?
29554 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% 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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