For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 668 students in 29501, SC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 29501, SC are Virtus Academy Of South Carolina and Palmetto Youth Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 29501 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29501, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 29501, SC Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Grades: K-9
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
29501, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Choices Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 29501, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 29501, SC include Virtus Academy Of South Carolina and Palmetto Youth Academy Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 29501?
2 public charter schools are located in 29501.
What is the racial composition of students in 29501?
29501 public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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