For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,296 students in 29341, SC.
The top ranked public schools in 29341, SC are Gaffney High School, Northwest Elementary School and Grassy Pond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29341 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29341, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29341, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaffney High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
149 Twin Lake Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2000
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,878 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Green River Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6727
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6727
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Grassy Pond Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1146 Boiling Springs Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6671
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6671
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Limestone-central Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 Pacolet Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
B. D. Lee Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Overbrook Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6432
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6432
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
192 Vaughan Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
Institute Of Innovation
Vocational School
175 Campus Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2576
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2576
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29341, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
815 West Rutledge Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29341, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29341, SC include Gaffney High School, Northwest Elementary School and Grassy Pond Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29341?
7 public schools are located in 29341.
What is the racial composition of students in 29341?
29341 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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