For the 2026 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 76% 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 (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%
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%
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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