Schools in Zip Code 29302

Zip code 29302 in Spartanburg, SC, is home to 7 schools serving approximately 1,349 students, including four elementary schools, two high schools, and one alternative school, with no traditional middle schools in the area.

For parents, the standout school in this zip code is Pine St. Elementary, which ranks in the 94th percentile statewide and holds a 5-star rating. It outperforms district and state averages by 19 to 26 percentage points across all subjects and grade levels, with particularly strong math and science scores. In contrast, E. P. Todd School ranks in the 37th percentile and struggles significantly, especially in math—only 25.1% of 4th graders are proficient compared to the state average of 52.3%. Both schools are part of the Spartanburg 07 district and have similar per-student funding and student-teacher ratios, yet their outcomes differ dramatically. Chronic absenteeism appears to be a key factor: Pine St. has a 7.9% rate while E. P. Todd's is 30.2%, nearly four times higher.

The remaining five schools belong to the Deaf & Blind School district, serving students with sensory disabilities. These schools, including School School for the Deaf Elementary/Middle, School School for the Deaf High, School School for the Blind High, and School School for the Blind Elementary/Middle, have extremely low student-teacher ratios (0.6 to 3.2:1) reflecting intensive support needs. Graduation rates are concerning—25% for the Deaf High and 60% for the Blind High versus the 86.7% state average—though dropout rates are low. Cedar Springs Academy, an alternative school, also serves this area. Overall, this zip code shows a stark contrast between a top-performing elementary school and a struggling counterpart, with specialized schools facing unique challenges tied to their student populations.