For the 2024 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon public high schools serving 18,972 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 Mayo High For Math Science & Technology, Chapin High School and Hcs Early College 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 58% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (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 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in South Carolina (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Chapin High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
300 Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,592 students
Rank: #33.
Hcs Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Nation Ford High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Ao Jones Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Mill High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
215 North Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,012 students
Rank: #66.
Lexington High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,352 students
Rank: #77.
Wade Hampton High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Pine Knoll Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,826 students
Rank: #88.
Woodruff High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
710 Cross Anchor Highway
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #99.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 491 students
Rank: #1010.
D. W. Daniel High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Blue And Gold Boulevard
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-2900
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,194 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Chapman High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1420 Compton Bridge Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
South Aiken High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #1313.
York Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1047 Golden Gate Court
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Grades: K-12
| 1,660 students
Rank: #1414.
Ninety Six High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 South Cambridge Street
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #1515.
Irmo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6671 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-5000
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brashier Middle College Charter High School
Charter School
1830 West Georgia Road Buildin
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
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 Mayo High For Math Science & Technology, Chapin High School and Hcs Early College High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in South Carolina?
16 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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