For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,491 students in 29340, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 94% 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 27% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29340, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 Corinth Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6600
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3206 Cherokee Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Draytonville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2373 Wilkinsville Highway
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6783
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6783
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
29340, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
213 Alma Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
805 East Frederick Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129
Grades: 6-8
| 852 students
604 Goucher School Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6890
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6890
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
301 Spruce Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2520
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
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?
4 public schools are located in 29340.
What percentage of students in 29340 go to public school?
94% 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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