For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 178 students in Ridgeville, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Ridgeville, SC is Clay Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgeville, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Ridgeville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Ridgeville, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
387 South Railroad Avenue
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Macdougall High School
Alternative School
1516 Old Gilliard Road
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(803) 737-3036
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(803) 737-3036
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Ridgeville, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
387 South Railroad Ave
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ridgeville, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgeville, SC include Clay Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgeville?
2 public schools are located in Ridgeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeville?
Ridgeville 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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