Best Schools in Lancaster County, SC
Lancaster County, SC has 27 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 16,988 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lancaster County, SC
The top high schools in Lancaster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Land High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1678 Students
2. Buford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
3. Andrew Jackson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students
4. Lancaster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
5. North Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 586 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lancaster County, SC
The top middle schools in Lancaster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Land Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1074 Students
2. Indian Land Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 989 Students
3. Buford Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
4. Andrew Jackson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
5. North Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 420 Students
6. A. R. Rucker Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
7. South Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster County, SC
The top elementary schools in Lancaster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harrisburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1089 Students
2. Indian Land Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 1035 Students
3. Van Wyck Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 790 Students
4. Buford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 779 Students
5. North Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kershaw 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
6. Kershaw Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
7. Mcdonald Green Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
8. North Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
9. Heath Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
10. Clinton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 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.
Questions About Schools in Lancaster County, SC
How many schools are in Lancaster County, SC?
Lancaster County, SC has 27 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 16,988 students in total.
How do schools in Lancaster County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Lancaster County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lancaster 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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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lancaster County
3 places in Lancaster County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Lancaster (13)
- Indian Land (4)
- Heath Springs (1)
School districts (1)
- Lancaster 01 (22 schools)