2,849
Preschools
1,549
Elementary Schools
745
Middle Schools
628
High Schools
1,287
Public District Schools
2,416
Private Schools
3,816
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in South Carolina based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ ratings.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in South Carolina
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Greenville 01 School District
77,978 students | GREENVILLE, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 95 schools -
Charleston 01 School District
49,929 students | CHARLESTON, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 87 schools -
Horry County Schools
47,357 students | CONWAY, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 60 schools -
Berkeley 01
37,932 students | MONCKS CORNER, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 47 schools -
Richland 02 School District
28,510 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 33 schools
Reviews From Schools in South Carolina
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 18, 2025
I've been waiting to review this school since I first read the one review on this page from 2017 about 5 years ago. I recently graduated from this school as an musician accepted under the IEA... More
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Governor's School For Arts And Humanities
Parent / Guardian
June 16, 2025
No training whatsoever with kids who have autism this school called social services on us for our 3 year old who is diagnosed level 3 autism and told them she has behavioral issues and she’s always... More
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Black Street Early Childhood Center
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 15, 2025
Based upon my experience with teachers at the school, i would absolutely not send my children here. They are unprofessional and do not act as good role models or mentors.
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Waccamaw Elementary School