For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,497 students in Colleton County, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Colleton County, SC is Colleton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colleton County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Colleton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Colleton County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colleton County High School, with 73% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Colleton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colleton County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Cougar Nation Drive
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0031
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0031
Grades: 9-12
| 1,497 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thunderbolt Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1069 Thunderbolt Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4514
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4514
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Colleton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
603 Colleton Loop
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0021
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0021
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
42 Station Court
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 782-4515
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 782-4515
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
500 Forest Circle
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0024
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0024
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
155 Patriot Ln
Ruffin, SC 29475
(843) 782-0018
Ruffin, SC 29475
(843) 782-0018
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Colleton County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Colleton County, SC include Colleton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colleton County?
2 public high schools are located in Colleton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colleton County?
Colleton County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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