For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,420 students in 29340, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 29340, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29340, SC are Corinth Elementary School, Cherokee Charter Academy and Draytonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29340 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29340, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29340, SC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
128 Corinth Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6600
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3206 Cherokee Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gr: PK-9 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Draytonville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2373 Wilkinsville Highway
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6783
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6783
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Gaffney Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 East Frederick Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
John E. Ewing Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
171 East Junior High Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2449
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2449
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
29340, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
213 Alma Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
604 Goucher School Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6890
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6890
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
301 Spruce Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2520
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29340, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29340, SC include Corinth Elementary School, Cherokee Charter Academy and Draytonville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29340?
5 public schools are located in 29340.
What percentage of students in 29340 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 29340 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29340?
29340 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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