For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,153 students in Clarendon County, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,363 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Clarendon County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in Clarendon County, SC is Turbeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarendon County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Clarendon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clarendon County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turbeville High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1578 Clarence Coker Hwy
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
9297 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2150
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
1171 Pope Street
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
F. E. Dubose Career Center
Vocational School
3351 Sumter Highway
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-2531
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-2531
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
2759 Raccoon Road
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-4744
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-4744
Gr: PK-3 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
311 West Boyce Street
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-5066
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-5066
Gr: 3-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
2155 Paxville Highway
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-4417
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-4417
Gr: 9-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
1101 W.l. Hamilton Road
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-8195
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-8195
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
2358 Walker-gamble Road
New Zion, SC 29111
(843) 659-2102
New Zion, SC 29111
(843) 659-2102
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Clarendon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Post Office Box 153
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2187
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2187
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Phoenix Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1423 Hotel Street
Alcolu, SC 29001
(803) 505-6800
Alcolu, SC 29001
(803) 505-6800
Gr: 9-12
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
8 South Church Street
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2102
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2102
Gr: PK-2 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Yeva Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
10 South Duke St
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-4800
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-4800
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clarendon County, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Clarendon County, SC include Turbeville High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarendon County?
11 public schools are located in Clarendon County.
What percentage of students in Clarendon County go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Clarendon County are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarendon County?
Clarendon County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clarendon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clarendon County include: Manning High School vs. East Clarendon Middle-high, Turbeville High School vs. Scott's Branch High School, Scott's Branch High School vs. Turbeville High School
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