For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,147 students in Duncan, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duncan, SC are Abner Creek Academy, Beech Springs Intermediate and Berry Shoals Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duncan, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Duncan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Duncan, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abner Creek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2050 Abner Creek Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Grades: PK-4
| 760 students
Rank: #22.
Beech Springs Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 South Danzler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-7600
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-7600
Grades: 5-6
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Berry Shoals Intermediate
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Shoals Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2300
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2300
Grades: 5-6
| 896 students
Rank: #44.
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 South Danzler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2373
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2373
Grades: PK-4
| 739 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Duncan, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duncan, SC include Abner Creek Academy, Beech Springs Intermediate and Berry Shoals Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Duncan?
4 public elementary schools are located in Duncan.
What is the racial composition of students in Duncan?
Duncan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Duncan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Duncan include: Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts vs. Abner Creek Academy, Abner Creek Academy vs. Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts
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