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 26, 2024
We had two children at this school for 3 years before deciding to move to a local private school. This was a good school it just wasn’t challenging enough academically for our children
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Millwood Elementary
Parent / Guardian
May 25, 2024
Believe me, I never expected I would be dropping off my son in a dorm room at age 12 against most people's advice! But despite all the naysayers, I listened to my son and my gut and enrolled him at... More
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Camden Military Academy
Parent / Guardian
May 25, 2024
My child has been at RVES since first grade. Our experience so far has been about 50/50 on good teachers vs. less than spectacular teachers. The first grade teacher my son had seemed like she had some... More
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Riverview Elementary School