For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,069 students in 29316, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29316, SC are Sugar Ridge Elementary School, Shoally Creek Elementary School and Boiling Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29316 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29316, SC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29316, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2055 Hanging Rock Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #22.
Shoally Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3777 Paris Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 594-3200
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 594-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #33.
Boiling Springs Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Double Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-1231
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-1231
Grades: PK-5
| 854 students
Rank: #44.
James H. Hendrix Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1084 Springfield Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 216-4000
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 216-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
29316, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3655 Boiling Springs Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2610
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2610
Grades: 9
| n/a students
2055 Hanging Rock Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Grades: 5
| 583 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29316, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29316, SC include Sugar Ridge Elementary School, Shoally Creek Elementary School and Boiling Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29316?
4 public elementary schools are located in 29316.
What is the racial composition of students in 29316?
29316 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% 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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