Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29458

The 29458 zip code area is home to 3 elementary schools, with no middle or high schools represented. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School consistently ranking among the top 25% of South Carolina elementary schools, while Lambs Elementary and St. James Santee Elementary-Middle lag behind in academic achievement.

Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores significantly above the Charleston 01 district and School Public Charter School District averages. In contrast, Lambs Elementary has shown improvement in recent years, while St. James Santee Elementary-Middle continues to struggle, with all of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population.

The funding disparities between the schools are also noteworthy, with St. James Santee Elementary-Middle spending over $22,000 more per student than Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School. However, this higher spending does not appear to translate into better academic outcomes, raising questions about the efficient use of resources. The racial imbalance across the schools, with Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School serving a predominantly White student population and St. James Santee Elementary-Middle serving a majority African American student population, also warrants further investigation into potential systemic barriers to educational equity in the 29458 zip code area.