For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 607 students in New Ellenton, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in New Ellenton, SC are New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School and Greendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Ellenton, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in New Ellenton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Ellenton, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
814 Main Street South
New Ellenton, SC 29809
(803) 652-8200
New Ellenton, SC 29809
(803) 652-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Greendale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 South Boundary Avenue
New Ellenton, SC 29809
(803) 652-8170
New Ellenton, SC 29809
(803) 652-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Ellenton, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in New Ellenton, SC include New Ellenton Steam Magnet Middle School and Greendale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Ellenton?
2 public schools are located in New Ellenton.
What is the racial composition of students in New Ellenton?
New Ellenton public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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