Public high schools in South Carolina achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 76% (2026-27).
The public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in South Carolina is James Byrnes Freshman Academy, with ≥99%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 90%
99%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 93%
Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
| Year | South Carolina (SC) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58% | 47% |
| 2022 | 52% | 47% |
| 2021 | 48% | 46% |
| 2019 | 48% | 51% |
| 2018 | 45% | 50% |
| 2017 | 43% | 53% |
| 2016 | 46% | 54% |
| 2015 | 42% | 54% |
| 2014 | 72% | 66% |
| 2013 | 74% | 67% |
| 2012 | 72% | 71% |
| 2011 | 71% | 72% |
| 2010 | 81% | 72% |
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public High Schools in South Carolina (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
(Math: 89% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 9
100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2320
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2320
Rank: #22.
Catawba Ridge High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 9-12
1180 Fort Mill Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5222
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5222
Rank: #33.
Fort Mill High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 97%
Grades: 9-12
215 North Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Spring Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 9-12
11629 Broad River Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8700
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8700
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wando High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Warrior Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 881-8200
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 881-8200
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
5109-a West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1300
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1300
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Brashier Middle College Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1830 West Georgia Road Buildin
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Greenville Technical Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
506 Pleasantburg Drive #119
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 250-8844
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 250-8844
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Greer Middle College Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
138 West Mcelhaney Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 469-7571
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 469-7571
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Hcs Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
2050 Highway 501 East Hgtc
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 349-3131
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 349-3131
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2650
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2650
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Chapin High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 9-12
300 Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Lexington High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 9-12
2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
River Bluff High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 9-12
320 Corley Mill Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0700
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0700
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Riverside High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 9-12
794 Hammett Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7800
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7800
Rank: #1616.
Clover High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 9-12
1625 Highway 55 East
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8200
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8200
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 9-12
1560 Mathis Ferry Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-6790
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-6790
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Nation Ford High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Ao Jones Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Rank: #1919.
Fox Creek High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
165 Shortcut Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Blythewood High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 9-12
10901 Wilson Boulevard
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4090
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4090
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Chapman High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 9-12
1420 Compton Bridge Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Indian Land High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 9-12
6100 Charlotte Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 9-12
7324 Highway 187
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Anderson, SC 29625
(864) 403-2100
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Wren High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 9-12
905 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5900
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5900
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Ashley Ridge High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
9800 Delemar Highway
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Carolina Forest High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
700 Gardner Lacy Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-7997
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
James Island Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2754
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2754
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Mauldin High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
701 East Butler Road
Mauldin, SC 29662
(864) 355-6500
Mauldin, SC 29662
(864) 355-6500
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Philip Simmons High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
3080 River Village Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2960
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2960
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Powdersville High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
145 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Woodruff High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
710 Cross Anchor Highway
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Aiken Scholars Academy
(Reading: ≥90%)
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Fountain Inn High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
644 Quillen Avenue
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 452-1800
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 452-1800
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Hcs Scholars Academy High School
(Reading: ≥90%)
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
642 Century Circle
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 349-4117
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 349-4117
Rank: #35 - 4235. - 42.
Crescent High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 9-12
9104 Highway 81 South
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 352-6175
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 352-6175
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The South Carolina average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency is 76%% for 2026-27.
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The best top-ranked public high schools in South Carolina include James Byrnes Freshman Academy, Catawba Ridge High School and Fort Mill High School.
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