For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,743 students in 29303, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29303, SC are High Point Academy, Fairforest Elementary School and The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29303 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29303, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29303, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6655 Pottery Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Grades: PK-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: #22.
Fairforest Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Mount Zion Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 439-5000
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 439-5000
Grades: K-5
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 Franklin Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4444
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4444
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Lone Oak Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7314 Lone Oak Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 503-9088
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 503-9088
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
29303, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 Bryant Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4400
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4400
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
364 Successful Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4482
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4482
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
459 West Centennial St
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4452
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4452
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29303, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29303, SC include High Point Academy, Fairforest Elementary School and The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership.
How many public schools are located in 29303?
4 public schools are located in 29303.
What is the racial composition of students in 29303?
29303 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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