For the 2023-24 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,780 students in Lancaster, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 334 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster, SC are Indian Land High School, Van Wyck Elementary School and Buford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Lancaster, SC Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Land High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6100 Charlotte Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #22.
Van Wyck Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4945 Charlotte Highway
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 313-6650
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 313-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #33.
Buford Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1906 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-0026
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-0026
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #44.
Buford High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4290 Tabernacle Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 West Dunlap Street
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8430
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8430
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
Rank: #66.
North Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Roddey Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-9918
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-9918
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #77.
Lancaster High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 Woodland Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-2001
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: #88.
Mcdonald Green Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2763 Lynwood Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7416
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7416
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #99.
Buford Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1890 North Rocky River Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8473
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8473
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1010.
South Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1551 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8416
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8416
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #1111.
Erwin Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1477 Locustwood Avenue
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8484
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-8484
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1212.
Clinton Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Clinton School Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5395
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1313.
A. R. Rucker Middle School
Math: 8% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
422 Old Dixie Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 416-8555
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 416-8555
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1414.
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1637 Billings Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8471
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-8471
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County School District Career Center
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-4885
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-4885
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Lancaster, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lancaster A V C High School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 Hampton Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lancaster, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster, SC include Indian Land High School, Van Wyck Elementary School and Buford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster, SC?
15 public schools are located in Lancaster, SC.
What percentage of students in Lancaster, SC go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster, SC?
Lancaster, SC public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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