Summary:
Zip code 29662 (Mauldin, South Carolina) is served by a single high school, Mauldin High, which enrolls 2,133 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the highly regarded Greenville 01 school district.
Mauldin High is a standout performer, consistently exceeding both district and state averages in every tested subject. For example, in 2025-26, English 1 proficiency reached 80.5% (compared to 60.9% statewide), and U.S. History proficiency hit 77.9% (versus 62.6% statewide). The school also boasts an exceptional 96.2% graduation rate, nearly 10 points above the state average, and a low 1.4% dropout rate. Its state ranking places it in the top 15% of all South Carolina high schools, with a 4-star rating, and it achieved a 5-star rating in 2023-24. While its ranking has slipped slightly from 24th to 33rd over the past few years, this appears to reflect growing competition rather than declining performance, as absolute scores remain strong.
One notable trend is the dramatic year-over-year improvement in English 1 proficiency, which jumped 7.4 points from 73.1% to 80.5% between 2024-25 and 2025-26, suggesting effective curriculum changes. However, the school faces a paradox: despite stellar outcomes, its chronic absenteeism rate (23.3%) is slightly above both district (22.5%) and state (22.3%) averages, indicating attendance challenges persist even in high-achieving settings. With a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1 and per-student spending of $11,831, Mauldin High delivers a strong return on investment, achieving top-quartile results while operating within a district ranked 11th out of 75 statewide. As the only school in this zip code, it serves as the educational anchor for the Mauldin community, offering families a high-performing option that consistently outperforms state benchmarks across all core subjects.
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