For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 174 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 25% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Ridgeville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridgeville, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
387 South Railroad Avenue
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Ridgeville, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
387 South Railroad Ave
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 851-7386
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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