For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,340 students in 29341, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29341, SC are Northwest Elementary School, Grassy Pond Elementary School and Limestone-central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29341 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29341, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29341, SC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Green River Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6727
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6727
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Grassy Pond Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1146 Boiling Springs Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6671
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6671
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Limestone-central Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 Pacolet Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
B. D. Lee Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Overbrook Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6432
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6432
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
192 Vaughan Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
29341, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
815 West Rutledge Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29341, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29341, SC include Northwest Elementary School, Grassy Pond Elementary School and Limestone-central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29341, SC?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29341, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in 29341, SC?
29341, SC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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