Best Schools in South Carolina
South Carolina has a total of 1,631 schools including 466 high schools, 298 middle schools and 829 elementary schools. A total of 892,892 students attend South Carolina schools. On average, schools in South Carolina score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in South Carolina greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in South Carolina
South Carolina has 466 high schools with 294,287 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 South Carolina score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Carolina greatly exceed expectations.
1. Academic Magnet High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
2. Scotland Early College High
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Scotland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 228 Students
3. Aiken Scholars Academy
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Aiken 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
4. Marvin Ridge High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
5. Greer Middle College Charter High
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students
6. Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
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Darlington 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
7. Ardrey Kell High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3529 Students
8. Fort Mill High
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York 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2036 Students
9. Oceanside Collegiate Academy
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Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
10. Dixie High
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Abbeville 60 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 507 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Carolina
South Carolina has 298 middle schools with 194,655 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 South Carolina score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Carolina exceed expectations.
1. Buist Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 548 Students
2. Marvin Ridge Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1358 Students
3. Pleasant Knoll Middle
SchoolGrade
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
4. Community House Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1412 Students
5. Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
6. Thomas C. Cario Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1125 Students
7. Marrington Middle School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
8. Gold Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
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York 04 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 855 Students
9. Laing Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
10. Moultrie Middle
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Carolina
South Carolina has 829 elementary schools with 378,173 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 South Carolina score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Carolina exceed expectations.
1. Marvin Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
2. Daniel Island School
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1170 Students
3. Augusta Circle Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students
4. Sandy Ridge Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
5. Sullivan's Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
6. Mt. Pleasant Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
7. East Cooper Montessori Charter
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 432 Students
8. Monarch Elementary
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 873 Students
9. Brockman Elementary
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Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
10. Sterling School
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 690 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Carolina
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Carolina has a total population of 5,118,425 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Carolina
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 South Carolina.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Carolina.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Carolina.
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 South Carolina Internet Health Assessment.
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