For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,935 students in Belton, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Belton, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Belton, SC are Belton Preparatory Academy, Wright Elementary School and Belton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belton, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Belton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Belton, SC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5901 Belton Highway
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Gr: K-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1136 Wright School Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Belton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Watkins Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Gr: 3-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 Cherokee Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-6595
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-6595
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
218 Bannister Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7611
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7611
Gr: PK-2 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Belton, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charles Aiken Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
10612 Augusta Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 243-3443
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Belton, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Belton, SC include Belton Preparatory Academy, Wright Elementary School and Belton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Belton?
5 public schools are located in Belton.
What percentage of students in Belton go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Belton are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belton?
Belton public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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