2,809
Preschools
1,519
Elementary Schools
720
Middle Schools
588
High Schools
1,224
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
76,158 students | GREENVILLE, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 93 schools -
Charleston 01 School District
49,769 students | CHARLESTON, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 86 schools -
Horry 01 School District
44,931 students | CONWAY, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 59 schools -
Berkeley 01
36,135 students | MONCKS CORNER, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 46 schools -
Richland 02 School District
28,394 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 33 schools
Reviews From Schools in South Carolina
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Current student
September 29, 2023
The school is dirty, water is dirty, a lot of gang activite, racist kids and the people who work there don't barley pay attention to the kids.
Review for
Berea Middle School
Parent / Guardian
September 28, 2023
The current administration is a step down from previous one. Mr. Fantone is not interested in mediating any issues once he has set his mind to something. He is not interested in preventing problems,... More
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Springfield Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
September 28, 2023
My child was bullied at this school so bad that we had to put her in a new school because the staff just ignored it and let it happen. Worst school in history
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Rafting Creek Elementary