For the 2025 school year, there are 5 special education public high schools serving 265 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked special education public high schools in South Carolina are Pendergrass Fairwold School, Sc School For The Blind High School and Sc School For The Deaf High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 77% statewide average).
South Carolina special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sc School For The Blind High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in South Carolina (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pendergrass Fairwold School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5935 Token Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sc School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sc School For The Deaf High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 Cedar Spring Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Springs Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Betty Spencer Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked special education public high schools in South Carolina include Pendergrass Fairwold School, Sc School For The Blind High School and Sc School For The Deaf High School.
How many special education public high schools are located in South Carolina?
5 special education public high schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina special education public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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