2,853
Preschools
1,556
Elementary Schools
749
Middle Schools
632
High Schools
1,287
Public District Schools
2,424
Private Schools
3,824
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
77,978 students | GREENVILLE, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 95 schools -
Charleston 01 School District
49,929 students | CHARLESTON, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 87 schools -
Horry County Schools
47,357 students | CONWAY, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 60 schools -
Berkeley 01
37,932 students | MONCKS CORNER, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 47 schools -
Richland 02 School District
28,510 students | COLUMBIA, SC
Grades PK, K-12 | 33 schools
Reviews From Schools in South Carolina
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Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2025
There have been instances of students making threatening statements towards other students. This week student A told student B they would put a gun to student B's head. Insted of focusing on the fact... More
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Howe Hall Aims Elementary School
Current student
April 24, 2025
This school just has a friendly vibe to it the staff are amazing the events there are fun and some more
1 The amount REAL fights I have seen Is barely 1 and when it started the teachers ran in to... More
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League Academy
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2025
My son has been at SJN for four years now and we have been blown away. It has small class sizes and extremely dedicated teachers/staff. The individual attention the students receive allows them to... More
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St John Neumann Catholic Elementary School