For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,610 students in 29642, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in 29642, SC are Easley High School, Hunt Meadows Elementary School and Forest Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29642 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29642, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29642, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Easley High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
154 Green Wave Boulevard
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-3100
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,885 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Hunt Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Hunt Road
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 850-3987
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 850-3987
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Forest Acres Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Mcalister Road
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-1800
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 Pelzer Highway
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-2500
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 397-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
535 Powdersville Main
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 269-4571
Easley, SC 29642
(864) 269-4571
Gr: PK-2 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29642, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29642, SC include Easley High School, Hunt Meadows Elementary School and Forest Acres Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29642?
5 public schools are located in 29642.
What is the racial composition of students in 29642?
29642 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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