For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 353 students in Coward, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Coward, SC is J. C. Lynch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coward, 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 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Coward have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Coward, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. C. Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 Hicks Road
Coward, SC 29530
(843) 389-3323
Coward, SC 29530
(843) 389-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Coward, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Coward, SC include J. C. Lynch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coward?
1 public schools are located in Coward.
What is the racial composition of students in Coward?
Coward public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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