For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,078 students in 29061, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29061, SC are Lower Richland High School, Hopkins Elementary School and Horrell Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29061 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29061, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29061, SC 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lower Richland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Lower Richland Boulevard
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-3000
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #22.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6120 Cabin Creek Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5541
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5541
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Horrell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 Horrell Hill Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5545
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 783-5545
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Clarkson Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-3331
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-3331
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
731 Horrell Hill Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-5700
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) 695-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29061, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29061, SC include Lower Richland High School, Hopkins Elementary School and Horrell Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29061?
5 public schools are located in 29061.
What is the racial composition of students in 29061?
29061 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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