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
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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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Current student
April 17, 2024
This school is not what my parents wanted me going into, the teachers are not often happy to help there students learn, Therre rather in for the paycheck. While very few teachers teach there kids well... More
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Thomas C. Cario Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 17, 2024
We started our daughter at Charleston Day this year in the first grade and we've been extremely happy with our choice. The teachers/staff/administrators are very welcoming, warm, and kind every single... More
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Charleston Day School
Parent / Guardian
April 17, 2024
The school has changed and evolved over the years and is a wonderful option for families. Both my children attended and recieved a well rounded education that served them well socially, emotionally,... More
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Abundant Life Christian School