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Best Schools in Cowpens, SC
Cowpens, SC has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,618 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Cowpens meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cowpens, SC
The top high schools in Cowpens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesnee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 704 Students
2. Broome High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 825 Students
3. Gaffney High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1838 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cowpens, SC
The top middle schools in Cowpens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesnee Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
2. Clifdale Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
3. Gaffney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cowpens, SC
The top elementary schools in Cowpens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mayo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
2. Cannons Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
3. Cowpens Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
4. Northwest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
5. Limestone-central Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cowpens, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cowpens, SC has a total population of 8,446 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cowpens, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cowpens, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cowpens, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cowpens, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cowpens, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cowpens, SC
How many schools are in Cowpens, SC?
Cowpens, SC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,618 students in total.
How do schools in Cowpens perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Cowpens score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Cowpens meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cowpens?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Cowpens
1 of 1 schools in Cowpens carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Cowpens. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.