For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 14,669 students in 29681, SC (there are , serving 2,342 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 29681, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29681, SC are Oakview Elementary School, Hillcrest High School and Monarch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29681 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29681, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29681, SC 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3665 South Industrial Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3500
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,085 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Monarch Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
224 Five Forks Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Bell's Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Scuffletown Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3800
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3800
Gr: K-5 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Plain Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
506 Neely Ferry Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7700
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7700
Gr: K-5 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Bethel School Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-4100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-4100
Gr: K-5 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ruldolph G. Gordon School At Jones Mill
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Scuffletown Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0200
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-0200
Gr: K-8 | 1,639 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Simpsonville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Morton Avenue
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-8300
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Mauldin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1194 Holland Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3700
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Garrison Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Bryson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Bryson Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3600
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 1,078 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Mauldin Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1190 Holland Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6770
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6770
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Bryson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3657 South Industrial Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-2100
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Green Upstate High School Greenville
Charter School
356 Bridgeway Boulevard
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 626-7403
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 626-7403
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Libertas Academy-boiling Springs
Charter School
130 Fudora Circle (temporary)
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(803) 849-2464
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(803) 849-2464
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29681, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29681, SC include Oakview Elementary School, Hillcrest High School and Monarch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29681?
15 public schools are located in 29681.
What percentage of students in 29681 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 29681 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29681?
29681 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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