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 01, 2024
Never been disappointed in OMS until recently. We've had nothing but amazing teachers until this year. The district needs to get a grip on what the teachers are teaching in 8th classrooms, especially... More
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Oakridge Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 01, 2024
I wouldn't recommend this school. They bully their students. Kids can't learn with the way they orchestrate stuff here.
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Joseph R. Pye Elementary
Parent / Guardian
April 30, 2024
This school has great test scores and pretty good with academics. It has a known bullying issue and when you try to contact a teacher or administrator about a problem, good luck actually getting them... More
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Pleasant Hill Middle School