For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 622 students in Mccormick County, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Mccormick County, SC are Mccormick High School, Mccormick Elementary School and Mccormick Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccormick County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Mccormick County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mccormick County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccormick High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6981 Sc Highway 28 South
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 443-0040
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 443-0040
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6977 Highway 28 South
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 443-2292
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 443-2292
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Mccormick Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6979 Highway 28 South
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 443-2243
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 443-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
192 Gettys Road
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 391-2131
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 391-2131
Gr: 10-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mccormick County, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Mccormick County, SC include Mccormick High School, Mccormick Elementary School and Mccormick Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mccormick County?
4 public schools are located in Mccormick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccormick County?
Mccormick County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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