2,849
Preschools
1,549
Elementary Schools
745
Middle Schools
628
High Schools
1,287
Public District Schools
2,416
Private Schools
3,816
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
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
September 15, 2025
Although this is my daughter's first PK3 school experience, she has made tremendous progress, and the teachers are helping her adapt to make the transition effective regardless of the language, as she... More
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May River Montessori School
Current student
September 15, 2025
As someone who moved from York, SC I find this school very enjoyable. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. My teachers are very chill (especially my English One teacher, Mr. Robinson). On my... More
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Cane Bay Middle
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 14, 2025
This is an AMAZING school! I was there from kindergarten to 5th grade and it was really fun! The teachers are nice and their teaching strategies and rules are very good. The students there are really... More
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L. B. Nelson Elementary School