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 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
Parent / Guardian
April 30, 2024
Horrible experience under the new principal. If you are fond of the NKVD in Russia, you will love this environment of spying and reporting on your fellow students which results in epic levels of... More
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Prince of Peace Catholic School
Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2024
I have two children that attend this school and they are thriving both academically and emotionally. The teachers care and we feel safe at this school. Stiles Point Elementary is a wonderful school.
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Stiles Point Elementary School