For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 713 students in Pelion, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Pelion, SC is Pelion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelion, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Pelion have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Pelion, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pelion High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pelion, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Lydia Drive
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2200
Pelion, SC 29123
(803) 821-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pelion, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Pelion, SC include Pelion High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pelion?
1 public high schools are located in Pelion.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelion?
Pelion public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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