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 13, 2024
The campus is beautiful, the staff is disrespectful. Your children would be better off anywhere else.
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Lowcountry Montessori School
Parent / Guardian
May 13, 2024
Wrapping up our 2nd year at CCE now. Overall, we've been very pleased. Excellent engagement and communication from teachers and administrators. High standards have driven much growth in both of our... More
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Crowders Creek Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 12, 2024
OMS is highly recommended for 6th and 7th grades, but 8th grade is another story, depending on what team the students get put on. Our child has only had excellent teachers, and our family has always... More
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Oakridge Middle School