For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,754 students in Clarendon County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Clarendon County, SC are Turbeville High School and Scott's Branch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarendon County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Clarendon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Clarendon County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Scott's Branch High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clarendon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Scott's Branch High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
1171 Pope Street
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Grades: 6-12
| 728 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2155 Paxville Highway
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-4417
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Clarendon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Post Office Box 153
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2187
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2187
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Phoenix Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1423 Hotel Street
Alcolu, SC 29001
(803) 505-6800
Alcolu, SC 29001
(803) 505-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
8 South Church Street
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2102
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2102
Grades: PK-2
| 138 students
Yeva Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
10 South Duke St
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-4800
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-4800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clarendon County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Clarendon County, SC include Turbeville High School and Scott's Branch High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarendon County?
5 public high schools are located in Clarendon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarendon County?
Clarendon County public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clarendon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clarendon County include: Manning High School vs. East Clarendon Middle-high, East Clarendon Middle-high vs. Manning High School
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