The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 20%
23%
Avg. Statewide: 21%
Top-Ranked Counties With Best Public Schools in South Carolina (2025-26)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top-Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
23%
(25 out of 111)
(25 out of 111)
- Greenville Technical Charter High School
Rank: #2 of 1,118 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%) - Brashier Middle College Charter High School
Rank: #5 of 1,118 (Top 1%)
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%) - Greer Middle College Charter High School
Rank: #5 of 1,118 (Top 1%)
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Greenville County, SC Schools
Rank: #22.
20%
(18 out of 89)
(18 out of 89)
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