For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,420 students in 29728, SC (there are , serving 251 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 29728, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29728, SC are Central High School and Pageland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29728 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29728, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29728, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Zion Church Road
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6115
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6115
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Pageland Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 West Mcgregor Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-2400
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-2400
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
326 North Arnold Street
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6241
Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-6241
Gr: PK-2 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29728, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29728, SC include Central High School and Pageland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29728?
3 public schools are located in 29728.
What percentage of students in 29728 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 29728 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29728?
29728 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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