Top 10 Best South Carolina Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 87 blue ribbon public schools serving 62,954 students in South Carolina.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in South Carolina are Brashier Middle College Charter High School, Buist Academy and Hcs Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in South Carolina (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brashier Middle College Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1830 West Georgia Road Buildin
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Grades: 3-8
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Hcs Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2050 Highway 501 East Hgtc
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 349-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Chapin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
300 Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,615 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1151 Kelly Mill Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 714-1300
Grades: PK-2
| 494 students
Rank: #66.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
Fort Mill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
215 North Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,036 students
Rank: #88.
Lexington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,410 students
Rank: #99.
Sterling School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
99 John Mccarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Grades: PK-8
| 690 students
Rank: #1010.
Wade Hampton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Pine Knoll Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,831 students
Rank: #1111.
Nation Ford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Ao Jones Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,877 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodruff High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
710 Cross Anchor Highway
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #1313.
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
815 South Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3610
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #1515.
Tigerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 Tigerville Elementary Schoo
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1616.
Belle Hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #1717.
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Grades: 3-5
| 635 students
Rank: #1818.
Brockman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2245 Montclair Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-6743
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1919.
D. W. Daniel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
140 Blue And Gold Boulevard
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,201 students
Rank: #2020.
Wren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Clemson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
581 Berkeley Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Coosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
45 Middle Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #2323.
Chapman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1420 Compton Bridge Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Grades: 9-12
| 1,046 students
Rank: #2424.
Beech Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 1,101 students
Rank: #2525.
Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 890 students
Rank: #2626.
Lake Murray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 Wise Ferry Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 901 students
Rank: #2727.
South Aiken High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #2828.
Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1136 Wright School Road
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-1776
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Rank: #2929.
Gold Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Dave Gibson Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8250
Grades: K-5
| 877 students
Rank: #3030.
Ocean Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,054 students
Rank: #3131.
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1647 Us Highway 321 Bypass Nor
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4810
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #3232.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Grades: PK-5
| 1,004 students
Rank: #3333.
Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 Foster's Grove Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #3434.
Howe Hall Aims Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Howe Hall Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-3899
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #3535.
Powdersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
139 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 269-4431
Grades: 3-5
| 751 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in South Carolina include Brashier Middle College Charter High School, Buist Academy and Hcs Early College High School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in South Carolina?
87 blue ribbon public schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).

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