Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29016

The 29016 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Richland 02 school district. While the district is ranked 33 out of 75 in South Carolina, the performance of individual schools within the district varies significantly.

Several schools stand out as high-performing, including Blythewood High School, which ranks 51 out of 235 high schools in the state and has a 4-star rating, as well as Muller Road Middle School and Blythewood Middle School, both of which have strong math performance. Round Top Elementary also stands out with high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

However, the data also reveals notable performance gaps between the schools, with Westwood High lagging behind Blythewood High in several end-of-course exams. Additionally, schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Westwood High and Langford Elementary, tend to have lower proficiency rates, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in student achievement.