For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,376 students in 29645, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29645, SC are Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School and Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29645 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29645, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29645, SC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
163 Neely Ferry Road
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9210 Highway 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Gr: PK-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
29645, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2171
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-4301
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29645, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29645, SC include Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School and Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 29645?
2 public schools are located in 29645.
What is the racial composition of students in 29645?
29645 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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