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 37% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29307, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jesse Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1505 Fernwood Glendale Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4430
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Clifdale Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 Heritage Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #44.
Mccracken Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Webber Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4457
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4457
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #55.
Drayton Mills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 586-7979
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 586-7979
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
29307, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
451 Heritage Hills Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
1475 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4448
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4448
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
175 Burdette Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 596-8491
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 596-8491
Grades: PK-12
| 207 students
50 Emory Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4513
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4513
Grades: 9
| 534 students
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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