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
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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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Current student
August 13, 2025
This school is worse then Conway high school the teachers and especially the principal and vice principals are extremely homophonic and racist the teachers are rude and creeps one just got arrested... More
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Aynor High School
Teacher
August 13, 2025
Greer High School is truly one of a kind! As a teacher here, I’ve seen firsthand how dedicated the staff is to supporting students and building strong connections with parents and the community. The... More
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Greer High School
Parent / Guardian
August 13, 2025
If I could give zero stars, I would. This school feels more like a prison — from the gate to the way they treat both children and parents. The drop-off and pick-up process is dangerous, as they simply... More
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Mevers School of Excellence