For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 273 students in Mccormick County, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Mccormick County, SC is Mccormick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccormick County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Mccormick County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Mccormick County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sc Governor's School For Agriculture At John De La Howe, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Mccormick County (2025)
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 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
192 Gettys Road
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 391-2131
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 391-2131
Gr: 10-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Mccormick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
192 Gettys Road
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 391-0410
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 391-0410
Gr: 6-10 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Loop Elementary Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
615 Clayton Street
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 465-2292
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 465-2292
Gr: 1-4 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 74%
802 Carolina Street
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 465-9123
Mc Cormick, SC 29835
(864) 465-9123
Gr: 9 | 9 students
Mccormick Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
386 Redemption Way
Mc Cormick, SC 29899
(864) 734-0330
Mc Cormick, SC 29899
(864) 734-0330
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mccormick County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Mccormick County, SC include Mccormick High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mccormick County?
2 public high schools are located in Mccormick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccormick County?
Mccormick County public high schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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