Best Schools in Lancaster County, SC
Lancaster County, SC has a total of 51 schools including 13 high schools, 14 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 40,022 students attend Lancaster County, SC schools. On average, schools in Lancaster County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lancaster County, SC
Lancaster County, SC has 13 high schools with 15,251 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lancaster County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lancaster County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Marvin Ridge High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
2. Ardrey Kell High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3529 Students
3. Nation Ford High
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York 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1877 Students
4. Indian Land High
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1678 Students
5. North Central High
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Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students
6. Buford High
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
7. Central High
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Chesterfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
8. Andrew Jackson High
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students
9. Great Falls High
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Chester 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 386 Students
10. Lancaster High
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lancaster County, SC
Lancaster County, SC has 14 middle schools with 10,490 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lancaster County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lancaster County meet expectations.
1. Marvin Ridge Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1358 Students
2. Community House Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1412 Students
3. Fort Mill Middle
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 634 Students
4. Springfield Middle
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
5. Indian Land Middle
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 989 Students
6. Buford Middle
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
7. Castle Heights Middle
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York 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
8. North Central Middle
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Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
9. Andrew Jackson Middle
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
10. South Middle
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster County, SC
Lancaster County, SC has 24 elementary schools with 14,281 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lancaster County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations.
1. Marvin Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
2. Sandy Ridge Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
3. Kensington Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1032 Students
4. Doby's Bridge Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 744 Students
5. Sugar Creek Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 780 Students
6. Harrisburg Elementary
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 1089 Students
7. Indian Land Elementary
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1035 Students
8. Ballantyne Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 925 Students
9. Fort Mill Elementary
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York 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 774 Students
10. Buford Elementary
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Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 779 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lancaster County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lancaster County, SC has a total population of 96,016 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lancaster County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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