For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 464 students in Cowpens, SC (there are , serving 185 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Cowpens, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in Cowpens, SC is Cowpens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowpens, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Cowpens have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cowpens, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowpens Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6300
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Cowpens, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
150 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6400
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cowpens, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Cowpens, SC include Cowpens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cowpens?
1 public schools are located in Cowpens.
What percentage of students in Cowpens go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Cowpens are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cowpens?
Cowpens public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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