Best Elementary Schools in Clemson, SC

Summary:

The city of Clemson, South Carolina is home to one exceptional elementary school, Clemson Elementary, which serves students from grades K-5. This standout school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, demonstrating exceptional academic performance and a positive learning environment.

Pickens 01 district, which includes Clemson Elementary, has seen the school excel in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Clemson Elementary's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger further underscores its excellence, as the school ranks 56th out of 640 elementary schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year and 33rd out of 638 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Beyond its academic achievements, Clemson Elementary also stands out for its efficient resource allocation, with a spending of $11,060 per student and a student-teacher ratio of 14.7 in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% suggests a positive and engaging school climate that encourages regular attendance. Overall, Clemson Elementary is a shining example of educational excellence in the Clemson area, providing a high-quality learning experience for its diverse student population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SC READY English Language Arts (2025)			SC READY Mathematics (2025)			SC READY Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	SC READY Science 4th 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
Clemson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	581 Berkeley Drive	Clemson	29631	Pickens County	Pickens 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 397-1500	794	55	14.4		546 (68.8%)	85 (10.7%)	38 (4.8%)	76 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.2%)	88.8	56^th of 640 public elementary schools	91.3%		92.7	33^rd of 638 public elementary schools	94.8%	23	79.4	78.4	77.4	74.1	80.8	70.9	68.8	$12,112	$915	$513	$1,428	$9,598	$1,086	$10,684

Cities Near Clemson

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pendleton	2.43 mi	4	14^th
Central	3.14 mi	3	36^th
Seneca	4.48 mi	6	75^th
Anderson	5.36 mi	25	81^st
Liberty	6.97 mi	5	99^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.