Summary:
Zip code 29687 in Taylors, South Carolina, is home to six elementary schools serving grades PK or K through 5th grade within the highly-rated Greenville 01 school district, which ranks in the 85th percentile statewide.
Families in this area have a wide range of options, from a top-10 statewide performer to a school in the middle of the pack. Tigerville Elementary is the clear standout, ranking #7 in South Carolina with exceptional test scores—97.5% proficiency in both 4th-grade ELA and Science—and the lowest student-teacher ratio (12.1) in the zip code. Paris Elementary offers consistent excellence at #57, with strong scores across all subjects and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (7.6%). Brushy Creek Elementary (#75) and Mountain View Elementary (#127) provide solid middle-tier options, while Taylors Elementary (#159) shows promise in 4th grade but struggles in 5th. Brook Glenn Elementary is the area of greatest concern at #288, with declining rankings and the highest chronic absenteeism rate (21.7%).
The most striking pattern is the strong link between attendance and achievement: the top three performers all have absenteeism rates below 10%, while the bottom three exceed 19%. Spending doesn't tell the whole story either—Tigerville spends the most ($16,101/student) and performs best, but Brook Glenn spends the second-most ($14,573) and performs worst. Smaller schools tend to outperform larger ones, though Brook Glenn is an exception. All six schools exceed state averages in most subjects, reflecting the district's overall strength, but the gap between Tigerville and Brook Glenn is dramatic—over 30 percentage points in ELA and 44 points in science. For parents, the choice of school can significantly shape a child's experience, with options ranging from elite to average within just a few miles.
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