Schools in Zip Code 29832

Zip code 29832 in Johnston, South Carolina, is served by three public schools within the Edgefield 01 district, educating approximately 1,390 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

For parents, the standout story is Strom Thurmond High, which has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 21st to the 40th percentile in state rankings over three years and now exceeding the state average in English 2 proficiency (88.83% vs. 83.79%). However, the school struggles significantly in Algebra 1 (45.74% vs. 73.95% state) and U.S. History (38.95% vs. 62.57% state). In contrast, Johnston Elementary is the district's weakest performer despite spending the most per student ($19,037), with proficiency rates declining as grade levels increase. Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle sits in the middle, showing steady performance and an extraordinary 100% proficiency rate in Algebra 1—a stark contrast to the high school's 45.74% in the same subject, suggesting either a select group of advanced students or a significant transition problem in math.

Chronic absenteeism is a district-wide concern, with elementary (26.6%) and high school (26.8%) rates exceeding the state average of 22.3%. The high school's graduation rate (88.6%) is slightly above the state average, and its dropout rate (2.1%) matches the state exactly. The district ranks 39th out of 75 in South Carolina, and while individual schools range from the 30th to 40th percentile, there are clear opportunities for sharing best practices—particularly the middle school's math program and the high school's English instruction. Overall, parents should note that while the high school is trending upward, the elementary school's spending-achievement paradox and the dramatic Algebra 1 proficiency drop between middle and high school warrant closer attention.