2,808
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
April 29, 2024
This is the first year that my daughter has attended, and all I can say is great things about MA! The facility do an amazing job all around between the education, family involvement, and more. We had... More
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Marlboro Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 27, 2024
The principal, teachers and student are all amazing. The new priest and his “finance committee “ are ruining the school. They have mistreated the current, amazing principal have spread lies, and... More
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St Mary Help of Christians Catholic School
Parent / Guardian
April 27, 2024
This is my son’s first year at Northwest Middle School and he is thriving. He has a 504 plan and all his teachers work hard to honor it and give him what he needs to be successful. He was really... More
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Northwest Middle School