Top 10 Best South Carolina Public Schools (2024)

South Carolina is the #30 largest school system in the United States, serving 781,955 students across the 1,269 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 429 private schools, serving 70,640 students). 92% of all K-12 students in South Carolina are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in South Carolina is 38%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 48%.
Minority enrollment is 52% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(SC) School Average
Asian
2%
Hispanic
12%
Black
32%
White
48%
Two or more races
6%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in SC.

Top Ranked Public Schools in South Carolina (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
Math: 94% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-8
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Rank: #22.
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
580 Faison Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 936-7128
Rank: #33.
Greenville Technical Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
506 Pleasantburg Drive #119
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 250-8944
Rank: #44.
Greer Middle College Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
138 West Mcelhaney Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 469-7571
Rank: #55.
Clover High School
Math: 86% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
1625 Highway 55 East
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8200
Rank: #66.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Rank: #77.
Wando High School
Math: 81% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1000 Warrior Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 881-8200
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Chapin High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
300 Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wren High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
905 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5900
Rank: #1010.
Hcs Early College High School
Magnet School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
2050 Highway 501 East Hgtc
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 349-3131

Best South Carolina Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
42
23,835
52%
49
27,069
38%
10
3,233
65%
33
21,648
61%
48
38,852
54%
16
8,299
39%
12
4,833
56%
10
5,041
61%
12
5,366
66%
41
21,854
65%
108
90,570
48%
22
10,758
55%
10
2,455
72%
59
47,201
41%
8
3,624
89%
19
11,855
51%
26
16,049
43%
17
8,539
48%
5
1,382
91%
73
58,823
41%
10
3,999
84%
13
5,025
54%
17
10,229
26%
28
18,006
24%
101
63,088
74%
6
2,748
66%
29
15,555
73%
7
3,859
48%
67
50,811
42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked public schools in South Carolina include Buist Academy, Oceanside Collegiate Academy and Greenville Technical Charter High School.
How many public schools are located in South Carolina?
1,269 public schools are located in South Carolina.
What percentage of students in South Carolina go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in South Carolina are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
Minority enrollment in South Carolina is 52% (majority Black)

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