Summary:
Zip code 29689 in Townville, SC, is home to just one school: Townville Elementary, a small PK-6 school with 243 students that consistently earns 4-star ratings and ranks in the 83rd-86th percentile statewide.
For parents, this is a story of a small school delivering big results. Townville Elementary, part of the highly-rated Anderson 04 district (95th percentile statewide), excels in early elementary grades. In 3rd grade, ELA proficiency hits 87.6% and math reaches 87.5%—both far above state averages by 23.5 and 28.3 percentage points, respectively. The school maintains this edge through 5th grade, with all subjects outperforming the state by double digits. A standout feature is the exceptional 6.3% chronic absenteeism rate, less than one-third of the state average (22.3%), which likely fuels academic success. The school also benefits from a low 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending of $19,250, suggesting strong individualized support.
However, there are challenges to note. Proficiency declines as grade levels rise—ELA drops from 87.6% in 3rd grade to 68.8% in 6th, and math falls from 87.5% to 56.3%. By 6th grade, the school actually trails its district average in both subjects. The most concerning outlier is 6th grade science at 50.1%, which is below the state average (51.9%) and a staggering 21.3 points behind the district (71.4%). On a positive note, math scores improved across every grade level from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, indicating effective interventions. While the school outperforms the state in nearly every metric, its advantage narrows in upper grades, making the transition to middle school a key consideration for parents.
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