For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,241 students in 29301, SC (there are 4 private schools, serving 699 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 29301, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29301, SC are Green Charter School Spartanburg, West View Elementary School and Arcadia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29301 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29301, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29301, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Charter School Spartanburg
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highw
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Oak Grove Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1833
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1833
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 Spring Street
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1371
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1371
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
495 Powell Mill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-2085
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-2085
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Fairforest Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lincoln School Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1270
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1270
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Global Academy Of School
Charter School
9768 Warren H. Abernathy Hwy
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(904) 859-4157
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(904) 859-4157
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
3050 N. Blackstock Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-0402
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-0402
Gr: PK | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29301, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29301, SC include Green Charter School Spartanburg, West View Elementary School and Arcadia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29301?
7 public schools are located in 29301.
What percentage of students in 29301 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 29301 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29301?
29301 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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