For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,376 students in 29645, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29645, SC are Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School and Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 29645 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in 29645, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29645, SC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
163 Neely Ferry Road
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Grades: PK-8
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9210 Highway 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Grades: PK-8
| 755 students
29645, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2171
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-4301
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 29645, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 29645, SC include Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School and Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 29645?
2 public elementary schools are located in 29645.
What is the racial composition of students in 29645?
29645 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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