Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29720

The 29720 zip code area is home to 14 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Lancaster 01 district, which is ranked 30 out of 75 districts in South Carolina and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area are Indian Land High School, which ranks among the top 45 high schools in the state with a 4-star rating, and two elementary schools, Van Wyck Elementary and Buford Elementary, which rank among the top 121 and 77 elementary schools in South Carolina, respectively, also with 4-star ratings. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on end-of-course exams and standardized tests.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the schools in the 29720 zip code. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as North Elementary, South Middle, and A.R. Rucker Middle, tend to have lower proficiency rates and lower overall school rankings, highlighting the need to address educational equity and ensure all students have access to quality education in the 29720 area.