For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,107 students in 29360, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29360, SC are Laurens Elementary School, E. B. Morse Elementary School and Laurens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29360 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29360, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29360, SC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Henry Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3067
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3067
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
E. B. Morse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Parkview Drive
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7777
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-7777
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Laurens Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1035 West Main Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-2400
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Ford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lucas Avenue
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3986
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-3986
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Sanders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
609 Green Street
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-0354
Laurens, SC 29360
(864) 984-0354
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29360, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29360, SC include Laurens Elementary School, E. B. Morse Elementary School and Laurens Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29360?
5 public elementary schools are located in 29360.
What is the racial composition of students in 29360?
29360 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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