For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,274 students in 29307, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29307, SC are Jesse Boyd Elementary School, Cannons Elementary School and Clifdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29307 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29307, SC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29307, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jesse Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1505 Fernwood Glendale Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4430
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Cannons Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1315 Old Converse Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6100
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Clifdale Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 Heritage Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Mccracken Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Webber Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4457
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4457
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Drayton Mills Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 586-7979
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 586-7979
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
29307, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
451 Heritage Hills Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
1475 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4448
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4448
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
175 Burdette Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 596-8491
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 596-8491
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
50 Emory Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4513
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4513
Gr: 9 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29307, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29307, SC include Jesse Boyd Elementary School, Cannons Elementary School and Clifdale Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29307?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29307.
What is the racial composition of students in 29307?
29307 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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