For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 626 students in Sheldon, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 4 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sheldon, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Sheldon, SC are Whale Branch Middle School and Whale Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheldon, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Sheldon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sheldon, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whale Branch Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2009 Trask Parkway
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 466-3000
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 466-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Whale Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 Stuart Point Road
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 466-1000
Sheldon, SC 29941
(843) 466-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sheldon, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Sheldon, SC include Whale Branch Middle School and Whale Branch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sheldon?
2 public schools are located in Sheldon.
What percentage of students in Sheldon go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sheldon are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon?
Sheldon public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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