2,844
Preschools
1,545
Elementary Schools
744
Middle Schools
615
High Schools
1,275
Public District Schools
2,410
Private Schools
3,798
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
November 03, 2025
OPES is a fantastic school and all three of my children attend there. The teachers have excellent communication, the principal is engaging, and my children are excited to learn and grow at Orchard... More
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Orchard Park Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
October 31, 2025
Everyone in this school supports the children that attend this school.
A very caring Administration. Well organized. Mr. Thorpe, principal is always attending after school activities.
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Indian Land Middle School
Parent / Guardian
October 30, 2025
This school is horrible with communication! Not only with parents but within each other!!!
That’s just the start!
My child went to a school supervisor for help trusting they could not only receive... More
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Alston Middle School