2,809
Preschools
1,519
Elementary Schools
721
Middle Schools
588
High Schools
1,225
Public District Schools
2,426
Private Schools
3,747
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 GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in South Carolina
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Greenville 01 School District
74,094 students | GREENVILLE, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 93 schools -
Charleston 01 School District
48,330 students | CHARLESTON, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 86 schools -
Horry 01 School District
44,479 students | CONWAY, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 59 schools -
Berkeley 01
36,575 students | MONCKS CORNER, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 47 schools -
Richland 02 School District
27,761 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 33 schools
Reviews From Schools in South Carolina
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Parent / Guardian
May 09, 2024
This is our 5th year at JSM, and we absolutely love the school! We have experience with both private and public education, and our kids are excited to go to school and learn at JSM. The teachers are... More
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James Simons Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 08, 2024
My oldest is a rising eighth grader and she’s had a great experience. The teachers she’s had have all been PHENOMENAL (Whitley, Sloane, Poole, VanR, Tollison, Kindleman, Parker, King, Klotz, Samples)... More
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Bryson Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 08, 2024
Don’t be fooled by the building and idea of STEM. It has potential but it needs a drastic overhaul. My student has reported to me multiple instances of teachers bullying students, degrading them, and... More
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Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle