For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,541 students in Lyman, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Lyman, SC are Lyman Elementary School and D. R. Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyman, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Lyman have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lyman, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Holly Springs Road
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2330
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2330
Gr: PK-4 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
D. R. Hill Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Holly Springs Road
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2370
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2370
Gr: 7-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lyman, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Lyman, SC include Lyman Elementary School and D. R. Hill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lyman?
2 public schools are located in Lyman.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyman?
Lyman public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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