Schools and Districts in South Carolina
Explore 1,292 schools and 103 school districts that serves 767,057 students with 51,168 teachers in South Carolina.
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Students to Teacher Ratio
South Carolina Schools
There are 1,292 public schools in South Carolina distributed in 103 school districts. A total of 767,057 students attend South Carolina schools and 51,168 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 692 elementary, 251 middle, 290 high schools, and 59 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 291 private schools are serving students in South Carolina.
| Number of District | 103 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 1,292 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 692 schools / 363,851 students |
| Middle | 251 schools / 157,117 students |
| High | 290 schools / 209,228 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 59 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,062 schools |
| Charter | 94 schools |
| Magnet | 133 schools |
| Special Education | 3 schools |
| Alternative | 0 schools |
South Carolina Department of Education
South Carolina School Districts
In South Carolina, 103 school districts are serving their students in 1,292 schools. Greenville County School District is the largest district with 91 schools and 75,600 students.
301 East Camperdown Way, Greenville, SC
75 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC
335 Four Mile Road, Conway, SC
107 Main Street, Moncks Corner, SC
763 Fashion Drive, Columbia, SC
Student Population
A total of 766,570 students are attending South Carolina schools. By gender, there are 391,821 (51.1%) male and 374,749 (51.1%) female students in SC schools.
By race/ethnicity, 380,351 White (49.6%), 246,045 Black (32.1%), and 12,015 Asian (1.6%) students are attending South Carolina schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 77 percent of students in fourth grade and 64 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 61 percent of students in fourth grade and 69 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 77% | 36% | 64% | 29% |
| Reading | 61% | 32% | 69% | 29% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In South Carolina schools, total 32,731 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 1,916 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 53,914 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 32,731 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 7,298 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 7,358 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 26,799 | |
| International BS program | 1,916 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 53,914 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 49,699 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in South Carolina and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 98.9% of teachers are certified. 89.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 49,699 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 49,136 | 98.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 566 | 1.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2,889 | 5.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2,427 | 4.9% |
| School counselors | 2,090 | Students per counselor: 367 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 627 | - |
| Security guards | 204 | - |
| Nurses | 1,176 | - |
| Psychologists | 420 | - |
| Social workers | 304 | - |
Public Schools in South Carolina
In South Carolina, 1,292 public schools are serving 767,057 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in South Carolina
291 private schools are serving students in South Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.