For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,879 students in Johnston, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Johnston, SC are Strom Thurmond High School and Coastal Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Johnston, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Strom Thurmond High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Johnston, SC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strom Thurmond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1131 Columbia Road
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1768
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1768
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #22.
Coastal Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5805 Breckenridge Parkway Suit
Johnston, SC 29832
(850) 359-1545
Johnston, SC 29832
(850) 359-1545
Grades: K-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Strom Thurmond Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
17 Par Drive
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1767
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1767
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnston, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnston, SC include Strom Thurmond High School and Coastal Connections Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Johnston?
3 public high schools are located in Johnston.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston?
Johnston public high schools minority enrollment is 56% 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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