Best Schools in Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County, SC has 36 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 19 elementary) serving 13,540 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Orangeburg County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orangeburg County, SC
The top high schools in Orangeburg County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Branchville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 316 Students
2. Ocsd High School For Health Professions
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone Charters Association • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
3. Edisto High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 677 Students
4. North Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students
5. Lake Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
6. Orangeburg Wilkinson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1073 Students
7. Hunter-kinard-tyler High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 210 Students
8. Bethune-bowman Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 374 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orangeburg County, SC
The top middle schools in Orangeburg County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott's Branch Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarendon 06 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
2. Robert E. Howard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students
3. Carver Edisto Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
4. William J. Clark Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students
5. Holly Hill-roberts Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orangeburg County, SC
The top elementary schools in Orangeburg County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lockett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
2. Dover Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students
3. Felton Laboratory Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 317 Students
4. St. James-gaillard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
5. Elloree Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 387 Students
6. Brookdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
7. Whittaker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
8. St. Matthews K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 553 Students
9. Edisto Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 444 Students
10. Marshall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 651 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orangeburg County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orangeburg County, SC has a total population of 84,223 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orangeburg County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orangeburg County, SC
How many schools are in Orangeburg County, SC?
Orangeburg County, SC has 36 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 13,540 students in total.
How do schools in Orangeburg County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Orangeburg County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Orangeburg County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orangeburg 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: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Orangeburg County
12 places in Orangeburg County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Orangeburg (11)
- Branchville (2)
- Cordova (2)
- Holly Hill (2)
- Neeses (2)
- North (2)
- Rowesville (2)
- Cope (1)
- Elloree (1)
- Eutawville (1)
- Santee (1)
- Vance (1)
School districts (1)
- Orangeburg (27 schools)