For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,562 students in Batesburg, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 264 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Batesburg, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Batesburg, SC are Batesburg-leesville High School and Batesburg-leesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Batesburg, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Batesburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Batesburg, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batesburg-leesville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-9251
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-9251
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Batesburg-leesville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Shealy Road
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-3831
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-3831
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-4452
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-4452
Grades: PK-2
| 535 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Batesburg, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Batesburg, SC include Batesburg-leesville High School and Batesburg-leesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Batesburg?
3 public schools are located in Batesburg.
What percentage of students in Batesburg go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Batesburg are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Batesburg?
Batesburg public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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