For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,837 students in 29640, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 196 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 29640, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29640, SC are East End Elementary School, Crosswell Elementary School and Dacusville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29640 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29640, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29640, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East End Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 East Second Avenue
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1700
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Crosswell Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 School Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1600
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Dacusville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Cherokee Trail
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2800
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Mckissick Academy Of Science & Technology
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
156 Mckissick Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2200
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Dacusville Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
899 Thomas Mill Road
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3525
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3525
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Richard H. Gettys Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 South Pendleton Street
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3900
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 397-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,217 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29640, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29640, SC include East End Elementary School, Crosswell Elementary School and Dacusville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29640?
6 public schools are located in 29640.
What percentage of students in 29640 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 29640 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29640?
29640 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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