For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,047 students in Irmo, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Irmo, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Irmo, SC are Dutch Fork High School, Oak Pointe Elementary School and Ballentine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irmo, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Irmo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Irmo, SC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dutch Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Old Tamah Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3300
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,708 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 River Bottom Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4100
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Ballentine Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Bickley Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4500
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4500
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
River Springs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Connie Wright Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4400
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Green Charter School Of The Midlands
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7820 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Irmo Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7401 Gibbes Street
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4200
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #77.
H. E. Corley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Chadford Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #88.
Dutch Fork Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1528 Old Tamah Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4800
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 928 students
Rank: #99.
Dutch Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3900
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Irmo, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Irmo, SC include Dutch Fork High School, Oak Pointe Elementary School and Ballentine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Irmo, SC?
9 public schools are located in Irmo, SC.
What percentage of students in Irmo, SC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Irmo, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Irmo, SC?
Irmo, SC public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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