For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 720 students in Johnston, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in Johnston, SC is Strom Thurmond High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Johnston, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Strom Thurmond High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Johnston, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strom Thurmond High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1131 Columbia Road
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1768
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1768
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Strom Thurmond Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
17 Par Drive
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1767
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1767
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Johnston, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnston, SC include Strom Thurmond High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnston?
2 public high schools are located in Johnston.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston?
Johnston public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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