Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29672

Summary:

The 29672 zip code is home to a single standout public elementary school, Keowee Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Keowee Elementary consistently outperforms the Oconee 01 district and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scoring between 52.9% and 68.5% proficient or better.

Keowee Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of $13,159 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, suggesting ample resources and funding that contribute to the school's strong academic performance. The school's student population is predominantly White (87.17%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (5.88%), African American (2.14%), and students of two or more races (4.55%), indicating a relatively diverse student body. Keowee Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 35% of South Carolina elementary schools and has a 4-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, further solidifying its status as a high-performing institution in the area.

Overall, Keowee Elementary stands out as the sole school in the 29672 zip code, offering a quality education with exceptional academic results, ample resources, and a diverse student population. The school's consistent high performance and ranking make it a valuable asset to the local community and a desirable option for parents seeking a strong educational environment for their children.

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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
Keowee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7051 Keowee School Road	Seneca	29672	Oconee County	Oconee 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 886-4475	336	27	12.3	60.4%	298 (88.7%)	6 (1.8%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	71.1	176^th of 638 public elementary schools	72.4%		71.6	177^th of 644 public elementary schools	72.5%	1	64.0	68.5	62.7	57.3	57.4	52.9	$13,159	$1,389	$878	$2,267	$9,939	$954	$10,893

Cities Near Zip Code 29672

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Seneca	0.63 mi	6	78^th
Westminster	5.47 mi	7	90^th
West Union	7.69 mi	1	49^th
Central	7.91 mi	3	27^th
Walhalla	8.82 mi	3	77^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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