For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,765 students in 29627, SC (there are , serving 8 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 29627, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29627, SC are Belton Preparatory Academy, Wright Elementary School and Belton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29627 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29627, SC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29627, SC 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5901 Belton Highway
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1136 Wright School Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Belton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Watkins Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Gr: 3-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 Cherokee Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4712
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4712
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
218 Bannister Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4716
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 369-4716
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
29627, South Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charles Aiken Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
10612 Augusta Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29627, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29627, SC include Belton Preparatory Academy, Wright Elementary School and Belton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29627?
5 public schools are located in 29627.
What percentage of students in 29627 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 29627 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29627?
29627 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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