For the 2025 school year, there are 17 blue ribbon public high schools serving 19,938 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 high schools in South Carolina are Brashier Middle College Charter High School, Hcs Early College High School and Fort Mill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 77% statewide average).
South Carolina blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Mill High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in South Carolina (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brashier Middle College Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1830 West Georgia Road Buildin
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hcs Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2050 Highway 501 East Hgtc
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 349-3131
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 349-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Fort Mill High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
215 North Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Chapin High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
300 Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Lexington High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Wade Hampton High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Pine Knoll Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,780 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Nation Ford High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Ao Jones Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,871 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
D. W. Daniel High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
140 Blue And Gold Boulevard
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-2900
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Ninety Six High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
640 South Cambridge Street
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Chapman High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 Compton Bridge Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Woodruff High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
710 Cross Anchor Highway
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5109-a West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1300
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
South Aiken High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,305 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
York Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1047 Golden Gate Court
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Gr: K-12 | 1,681 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Gr: 6-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Irmo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6671 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-5000
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in South Carolina include Brashier Middle College Charter High School, Hcs Early College High School and Fort Mill High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in South Carolina?
17 blue ribbon public high schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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