For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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