For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 966 students in 29574, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29574, SC are Mccormick Elementary School and Palmetto Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29574 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29574, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29574, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Sandy Bluff Road
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3760
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3760
Gr: 3-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 O'neal Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
105 Charles Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Gr: PK-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
29574, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Broad St.
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3740
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3740
Gr: 5-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
3549 South Hwy 501
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 362-1974
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 362-1974
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29574, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29574, SC include Mccormick Elementary School and Palmetto Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29574?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29574.
What is the racial composition of students in 29574?
29574 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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