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Best Ruffin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 278 students in Ruffin, SC.

The top-ranked public school in Ruffin, SC is Bells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ruffin, SC public school have an score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Ruffin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Ruffin, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Bells Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

12088 Bells Highway
Ruffin, SC 29475
(843) 782-0012

Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

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Ruffin, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ruffin Middle School (Closed 2012)

155 Patriot Ln
Ruffin, SC 29475
(843) 782-0018

Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ruffin, SC?

The top-ranked public schools in Ruffin, SC include Bells Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Ruffin?

1 public schools are located in Ruffin.

What is the racial composition of students in Ruffin?

Ruffin public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).