Summary:
The 29323 zip code, encompassing the Chesnee area of South Carolina, is served by six schools within the high-performing Spartanburg 02 district, which ranks in the 91st percentile statewide. These schools include three elementary schools (Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary, Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary, and Chesnee Elementary), two middle schools (Chesnee Middle and Rainbow Lake Middle), and one high school (Chesnee High), serving a total of roughly 3,756 students across grades PK-12.
The elementary schools are the clear strength of this area, with Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary standing out as the top performer. It ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide and posts exceptional scores, with 4th-grade math proficiency at 81.9% and science at 78.3%, both more than 20 points above state averages. Chesnee Elementary is also a consistent high achiever, ranking in the 78th percentile, while Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism in the zip code at just 10.1%. However, there is a notable performance cliff at the middle school level, where average ELA proficiency drops from roughly 75% in elementary schools to about 57%. Chesnee Middle slightly outperforms Rainbow Lake Middle in most subjects, and both have exceptional Algebra 1 EOCEP pass rates near 100%.
At the secondary level, Chesnee High shows mixed results. It ranks in the 71st percentile but saw its rank drop 23 positions, likely due to weak English 1 scores (58.4% vs. 60.9% state) and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.0%—the worst in the zip code. While it excels in Algebra 1 (77.3%) and English 2 (87.3%), the attendance issue is a significant concern. Overall, families in this area can expect strong elementary education, but should be aware of the transition challenges and rising absenteeism that emerge in middle and high school.
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