Best Schools in Clarendon County, SC
Clarendon County, SC has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,771 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Clarendon County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clarendon County, SC
The top high schools in Clarendon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Clarendon Middle-high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 707 Students
2. Scott's Branch High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 205 Students
3. Manning High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
4. Turbeville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dept Of Correction N04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clarendon County, SC
The top middle schools in Clarendon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manning Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 503 Students
2. Manning Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 362 Students
3. Scott's Branch Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clarendon County, SC
The top elementary schools in Clarendon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walker-gamble Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
2. Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
3. Manning Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 302 Students
4. Summerton Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 138 Students
5. Manning Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 491 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clarendon County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clarendon County, SC has a total population of 31,144 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clarendon County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clarendon County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clarendon County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clarendon County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clarendon County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clarendon County, SC
How many schools are in Clarendon County, SC?
Clarendon County, SC has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,771 students in total.
How do schools in Clarendon County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Clarendon County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Clarendon County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clarendon County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 26%
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