For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 132 students in Yemassee, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Yemassee, SC is Fennell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yemassee, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Yemassee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Yemassee, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fennell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Yemassee Highway
Yemassee, SC 29945
(803) 398-5591
Yemassee, SC 29945
(803) 398-5591
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Yemassee, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Yemassee, SC include Fennell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yemassee?
1 public schools are located in Yemassee.
What is the racial composition of students in Yemassee?
Yemassee public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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