Top 10 Best South Carolina Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 87 blue ribbon public schools serving 62,101 students in South Carolina.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in South Carolina are Buist Academy, Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and Chapin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best South Carolina Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
Math: 94% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Grades: 2-8
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Chapin High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
300 Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,592 students
Rank: #44.
Hcs Early College High School
Magnet School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2050 Highway 501 East Hgtc
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 349-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Nation Ford High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Ao Jones Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Mill High School
Math: 70% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
215 North Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,012 students
Rank: #77.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
Math: 85% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #88.
Lexington High School
Math: 69% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,352 students
Rank: #99.
Wade Hampton High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Pine Knoll Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,826 students
Rank: #1010.
Sterling School
Math: 79% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
99 John Mccarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1111.
Oakview Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 917 students
Rank: #1212.
Gold Hill Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1000 Dave Gibson Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8250
Grades: K-5
| 894 students
Rank: #1313.
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
Math: 71% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
815 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3610
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #1414.
Woodruff High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
710 Cross Anchor Highway
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #1515.
Clemson Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
581 Berkeley Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #1616.
Belle Hall Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #1717.
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3300 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Grades: 3-5
| 674 students
Rank: #1818.
Brockman Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1919.
Tigerville Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25 Tigerville Elementary Schoo
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #2020.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 74% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Grades: PK-5
| 1,012 students
Rank: #2121.
Coosa Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
45 Middle Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2222.
Wren Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #2323.
Lake Murray Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 Wise Ferry Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 836 students
Rank: #2424.
Howe Hall Aims Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 Howe Hall Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-3899
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2525.
Beech Hill Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 992 students
Rank: #2626.
Powdersville Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
139 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Grades: 3-5
| 719 students
Rank: #2727.
Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 East Broad Street Suite 11
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 253-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #2828.
St. James Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9711 St. James Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
Grades: PK-4
| 816 students
Rank: #2929.
Ocean Bay Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,015 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Okatie Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
53 Cherry Point Road
Okatie, SC 29909
(843) 322-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Townville Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Townville School Road
Townville, SC 29689
(864) 403-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #3232.
Wright Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1136 Wright School Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Rank: #3333.
Mt. Lebanon Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2850 Lebanon Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 403-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #3434.
Midway Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
180 Midway Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 904 students
Rank: #3535.
Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 Foster's Grove Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in South Carolina include Buist Academy, Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and Chapin High School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in South Carolina?
87 blue ribbon public schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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