For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,388 students in Clarendon County, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,228 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Clarendon County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Clarendon County, SC are Manning High School, Turbeville High School and Manning Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarendon County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Clarendon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clarendon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manning High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2155 Paxville Highway
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-4417
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 793 students
Rank: #22.
Turbeville High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1578 Clarence Coker Hwy
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Manning Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 W.l. Hamilton Road
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-8195
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-8195
Grades: 7-8
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 West Boyce Street
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-5066
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-5066
Grades: 4-6
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Manning Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 North Boundary Street
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-2268
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-2268
Grades: 2-3
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
9297 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2150
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2150
Grades: 3-5
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
1171 Pope Street
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Grades: 6-12
| 703 students
Rank: n/an/a
F. E. Dubose Career Center
Vocational School
3351 Sumter Highway
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-2531
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-2531
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2759 Raccoon Road
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-4744
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-4744
Grades: PK-3
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
8 South Church Street
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2102
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2102
Grades: PK-2
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
2358 Walker-gamble Road
New Zion, SC 29111
(843) 659-2102
New Zion, SC 29111
(843) 659-2102
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Clarendon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Post Office Box 153
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2187
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2187
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Phoenix Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1423 Hotel Street
Alcolu, SC 29001
(803) 505-6800
Alcolu, SC 29001
(803) 505-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Yeva Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
10 South Duke St
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-4800
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-4800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clarendon County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Clarendon County, SC include Manning High School, Turbeville High School and Manning Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarendon County, SC?
13 public schools are located in Clarendon County, SC.
What percentage of students in Clarendon County, SC go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Clarendon County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarendon County, SC?
Clarendon County, SC public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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