For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,634 students in 29170, SC (there are , serving 135 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 29170, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29170, SC are Airport High School, Springdale Elementary School and White Knoll Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29170 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29170, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29170, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Airport High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1315 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5600
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
361 Wattling Road
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 739-4175
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 739-4175
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
White Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
132 White Knoll Way
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 821-4500
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 821-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
R. H. Fulmer Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1614 Walterboro St.
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5660
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
White Knoll Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 White Knoll Way
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 821-4300
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 821-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29170, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29170, SC include Airport High School, Springdale Elementary School and White Knoll Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29170?
5 public schools are located in 29170.
What percentage of students in 29170 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 29170 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29170?
29170 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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