For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,651 students in Lancaster County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, SC are North Central High School, Indian Land High School and Andrew Jackson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Lancaster County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lancaster County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Lockhart Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Andrew Jackson High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6925 Kershaw-camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 622 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.
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: 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 County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kershaw Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4848 Goldmine Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
5160 Mt. Pisgah Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Grades: PK-5
| 149 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 high schools in Lancaster County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, SC include North Central High School, Indian Land High School and Andrew Jackson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster County, SC?
6 public high schools are located in Lancaster County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County, SC?
Lancaster County, SC public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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