For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,396 students in Walterboro, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Walterboro, SC is Colleton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walterboro, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Walterboro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Walterboro, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colleton County High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Walterboro, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colleton County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Cougar Nation Drive
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0031
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0031
Gr: 9-12 | 1,396 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Thunderbolt Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1069 Thunderbolt Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4514
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4514
Gr: 9-12
Walterboro, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
603 Colleton Loop
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0021
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0021
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
500 Forest Circle
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0024
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0024
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Walterboro, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Walterboro, SC include Colleton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walterboro?
2 public high schools are located in Walterboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Walterboro?
Walterboro public high schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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