For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 328 students in Jackson, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Jackson, SC is Jackson Stem Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18371 Atomic Road
Jackson, SC 29831
(803) 279-3525
Jackson, SC 29831
(803) 279-3525
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, SC include Jackson Stem Magnet.
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
1 public schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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