For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,769 students in 29640, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 220 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 29640, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29640, SC are East End Elementary School, Crosswell Elementary School and Dacusville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29640 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29640, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29640, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East End Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 East Second Avenue
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1700
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Crosswell Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 School Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1600
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Dacusville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Cherokee Trail
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2800
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Mckissick Academy Of Science And Technology
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
156 Mckissick Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2200
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Dacusville Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
899 Thomas Mill Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3525
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3525
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Richard H. Gettys Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 South Pendleton Street
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3900
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,321 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29640, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29640, SC include East End Elementary School, Crosswell Elementary School and Dacusville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29640?
6 public schools are located in 29640.
What percentage of students in 29640 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 29640 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29640?
29640 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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