For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 338 students in Clearwater, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Clearwater, SC is Clearwater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Clearwater have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clearwater, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearwater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4552 Augusta Road
Clearwater, SC 29822
(803) 593-7240
Clearwater, SC 29822
(803) 593-7240
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clearwater, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Clearwater, SC include Clearwater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clearwater?
1 public schools are located in Clearwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater?
Clearwater public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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