For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,256 students in 29520, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29520, SC are Cheraw Intermediate and Long Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29520 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29520, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29520, SC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheraw Intermediate
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1030
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1030
Gr: 3-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Long Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 West Green Street
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1010
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
321 High Street
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1020
Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 921-1020
Gr: PK-2 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 29520, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 29520, SC include Cheraw Intermediate and Long Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29520?
3 public elementary schools are located in 29520.
What is the racial composition of students in 29520?
29520 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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