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South Carolina Schools & Districts

Explore 1,226 schools serving 796,780 students across 46 districts in South Carolina. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

1,226
Total Schools
0.8M+
Total Students
46
School Districts
13.4
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

South Carolina Education Statistics

1,226
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
0.80M
Total Students
Across all K-12 schools
46
School Districts
Public school districts
13.4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
State average
$67,340
Avg Teacher Salary
55,335 teachers statewide
N/A
Spending Per Student
Annual education funding

Academic Performance

ELA Proficiency
51.6%
Math Proficiency
41.9%
Science Proficiency
N/A

Top Rated Schools in South Carolina

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1

Brashier Middle College Charter High

highcharter schoolSimpsonville, Greenville County
Rating
9.5
Students
511
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 95.0%
2

Wando High

highpublicMount Pleasant, Charleston County
Rating
9.4
Students
2,588
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
96.0% / 92.0%
3

Buist Academy

middlepublicCharleston, Charleston County
Rating
9.4
Students
521
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
96.0% / 91.0%
4

Hcs Early College High

highpublicConway, Horry County
Rating
9.3
Students
360
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 90.0%
5

Greenville Technical Charter High School

highcharter schoolGreenville, Greenville County
Rating
9.3
Students
530
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 90.0%
6

James Byrnes Freshman Academy

highpublicDuncan, Spartanburg County
Rating
9.2
Students
792
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
99.0% / 84.0%
7

Greer Middle College Charter High

highcharter schoolTaylors, Greenville County
Rating
9.1
Students
535
Teacher Ratio
18:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 87.0%
8

Lucy Garrett Beckham High

highpublicMt. Pleasant, Charleston County
Rating
9.1
Students
1,757
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
93.0% / 88.0%
9

Catawba Ridge High School

highpublicFort Mill, York County
Rating
8.9
Students
1,704
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
98.0% / 80.0%
10

Chapin High

highpublicChapin, Lexington County
Rating
8.9
Students
1,617
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 83.0%
11

Fort Mill High

highpublicFort Mill, York County
Rating
8.8
Students
2,115
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
97.0% / 78.0%
12

Sterling School

middlepublicGreenville, Greenville County
Rating
8.8
Students
749
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
89.0% / 87.0%
13

Mayo High For Math Science & Technology

highpublicDarlington, Darlington County
Rating
8.8
Students
309
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 80.0%
14

Augusta Circle Elementary

elementarypublicGreenville, Greenville County
Rating
8.8
Students
602
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
88.0% / 88.0%
15

Mauldin High

highpublicMauldin, Greenville County
Rating
8.8
Students
2,133
Teacher Ratio
19:1
ELA / Math
91.0% / 85.0%

Popular Cities in South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Carolina?

South Carolina has 1,226 schools, including 607 elementary schools, 341 middle schools, and 278 high schools.

What is average teacher salary in South Carolina?

The average teacher salary in South Carolina is $67,340 per year, with 55,335 teachers employed across state.

What are test score averages in South Carolina?

South Carolina students average 51.6% proficiency in English Language Arts, 41.9% in mathematics, and N/A in science based on state assessments.

What is best city for schools in South Carolina?

Based on average school ratings, Columbia has some of highest-rated schools in South Carolina with an average rating of 3.9.

About Schools in South Carolina

Explore 1,226 schools serving 796,780 students across 46 districts in South Carolina. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

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