For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,970 students in Pelzer, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Pelzer, SC are Fork Shoals School, Ellen Woodside Elementary School and West Pelzer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelzer, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Pelzer have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pelzer, SC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fork Shoals School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
916 Mckelvey Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-5000
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-5000
Grades: K-5
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
Ellen Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9122 Augusta Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 355-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #33.
West Pelzer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 West Stewart Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-6424
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Pelzer, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
214 Lebby Street
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-9311
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 947-9311
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Perry Correctional Institution (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
430 Oaklawn Road
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 243-4700
Pelzer, SC 29669
(864) 243-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pelzer, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Pelzer, SC include Fork Shoals School, Ellen Woodside Elementary School and West Pelzer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pelzer, SC?
3 public schools are located in Pelzer, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelzer, SC?
Pelzer, SC public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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