For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 718 students in Great Falls, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Great Falls, SC are Great Falls Elementary School and Great Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Falls, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Great Falls have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Great Falls, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Falls Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Dearborn Street
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2214
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Sunset Avenue
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2210
Grades: 6-12
| 377 students
Great Falls, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 Sunset Ave
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2220
Great Falls, SC 29055
(803) 482-2220
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Great Falls, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Great Falls, SC include Great Falls Elementary School and Great Falls High School.
How many public schools are located in Great Falls?
2 public schools are located in Great Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Great Falls?
Great Falls public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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