Best Schools in Kershaw County, SC
Kershaw County, SC has 21 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,633 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Kershaw County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kershaw County, SC
The top high schools in Kershaw County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lugoff-elgin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1744 Students
2. North Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students
3. Camden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kershaw County, SC
The top middle schools in Kershaw County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lugoff-elgin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
2. Camden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
3. North Central Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
4. Leslie M. Stover Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kershaw County, SC
The top elementary schools in Kershaw County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
2. Lugoff Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
3. Pine Tree Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
4. Wateree Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 732 Students
5. Doby's Mill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
6. Blaney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
7. Camden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
8. Midway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
9. Jackson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
10. The Montessori School Of Camden
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 124 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kershaw County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kershaw County, SC has a total population of 65,403 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kershaw 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 Kershaw County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kershaw County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kershaw 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 Kershaw County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kershaw County, SC
How many schools are in Kershaw County, SC?
Kershaw County, SC has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,633 students in total.
How do schools in Kershaw County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Kershaw County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Kershaw County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kershaw 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Kershaw County, SC
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kershaw County
4 places in Kershaw County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Kershaw 01 (16 schools)