For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,320 students in Saint Stephen, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Saint Stephen, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Stephen, SC are Timberland High School, St. Stephen Elementary School and St. Stephen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Stephen, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Saint Stephen have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Stephen, SC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timberland High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1418 Gravel Hill Road
Saint Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-8110
Saint Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-8110
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
St. Stephen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1053 Russellville Road
Saint Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-2813
Saint Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-2813
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
St. Stephen Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Carolina Avenue
Saint Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-3128
Saint Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Stephen, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Stephen, SC include Timberland High School, St. Stephen Elementary School and St. Stephen Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Stephen?
3 public schools are located in Saint Stephen.
What percentage of students in Saint Stephen go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Saint Stephen are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Stephen?
Saint Stephen public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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