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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
July 31, 2025
This school is TERRIBLE. After fighting with administration over issues that could have been resolved rather quickly and efficiently I finally pulled my child out. The principle was supposed to retire... More
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Mclees Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 30, 2025
It's a new charter school in SC. My son stayed 2 years for 5th and 6th grade. Fewer students so it's not crowded. No library and playground for bigger kids. They use their gym as cafeteria with small... More
Review for
Goucher Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 29, 2025
My son Philip had GREAT & CARING teacher and staff. THANK YOU ALLLL!!
SINCERELY, Ryan Esler
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Liberty Middle School