Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29644

Summary:

The 29644 zip code in South Carolina is home to a single standout elementary school, Fountain Inn Elementary. Serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 835 students, Fountain Inn Elementary consistently outperforms district and state averages on academic assessments, particularly in mathematics. The school's diverse student population, high funding, and low student-teacher ratio contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes.

Fountain Inn Elementary is a shining example of a high-performing school in the 29644 area. With 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, the school ranks in the top 25% of South Carolina elementary schools. Its proficiency rates on the SC READY English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments exceed the Greenville 01 district and state averages across multiple grade levels. This academic excellence is supported by the school's high per-student funding of over $10,000 and a low student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

Fountain Inn Elementary's diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and other racial/ethnic groups, further contributes to its standout status. The school's 100% free/reduced lunch rate also highlights its service to a predominantly low-income community, underscoring the importance of its strong academic performance and resource allocation in supporting the educational needs of its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Fountain Inn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	608 Fairview Street	Fountain Inn	29644	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-5100	835	51	16.5	100.0%	400 (47.9%)	277 (33.2%)	90 (10.8%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.1%)	73.7	162^nd of 638 public elementary schools	74.6%		77.8	130^th of 644 public elementary schools	79.8%	32	67.8	62.2	52.7	75.5	62.2	54.2	$10,222	$1,046	$953	$1,999	$7,655	$568	$8,222

Cities Near Zip Code 29644

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fountain Inn	0.75 mi	2	24^th
Simpsonville	2.15 mi	18	21^st
Gray Court	6.94 mi	2	146^th
Pelzer	7.01 mi	3	44^th
Greenville	7.08 mi	60	75^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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