For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 14,669 students in 29681, SC (there are , serving 2,342 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 29681, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29681, SC are Hillcrest High School, Monarch Elementary School and Oakview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29681 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29681, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29681, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3665 South Industrial Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3500
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,085 students
Rank: #22.
Monarch Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
224 Five Forks Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #33.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 855 students
Rank: #44.
Bell's Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Scuffletown Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3800
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3800
Grades: K-5
| 894 students
Rank: #55.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Bethel School Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-4100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-4100
Grades: K-5
| 909 students
Rank: #66.
Plain Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
506 Neely Ferry Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7700
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7700
Grades: K-5
| 966 students
Rank: #77.
Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Scuffletown Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0200
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0200
Grades: K-8
| 1,639 students
Rank: #88.
Simpsonville Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Morton Avenue
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-8300
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #99.
Mauldin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1194 Holland Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3700
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 1,052 students
Rank: #1010.
Bryson Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Bryson Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1111.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Garrison Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #1212.
Mauldin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1190 Holland Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6770
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6770
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #1313.
Bryson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3657 South Industrial Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-2100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green Upstate High School Greenville
Charter School
356 Bridgeway Boulevard
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 626-7403
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 626-7403
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Libertas Academy-boiling Springs
Charter School
130 Fudora Circle (temporary)
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(803) 849-2464
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(803) 849-2464
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29681, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29681, SC include Hillcrest High School, Monarch Elementary School and Oakview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29681?
15 public schools are located in 29681.
What percentage of students in 29681 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 29681 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29681?
29681 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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