For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,748 students in Saluda County, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Saluda County, SC are Hollywood Elementary School, Saluda High School and Saluda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saluda County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Saluda County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saluda County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1261 Hollywood Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-8333
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-8333
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Saluda High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3011
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Saluda Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Butler Avenue
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2564
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2564
Grades: 3-5
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Saluda Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3767
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-3767
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Ridge Spring-monetta Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
422 Hazzard Circle
Ridge Spring, SC 29129
(803) 685-2000
Ridge Spring, SC 29129
(803) 685-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Matthews Drive
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2469
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 445-2469
Grades: PK-2
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saluda County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Saluda County, SC include Hollywood Elementary School, Saluda High School and Saluda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saluda County, SC?
6 public schools are located in Saluda County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Saluda County, SC?
Saluda County, SC public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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