For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,159 students in Kershaw, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Kershaw, SC are North Central High School, Andrew Jackson High School and Kershaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kershaw, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Kershaw have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kershaw, SC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Lockhart Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
Grades: 9-12
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Andrew Jackson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6925 Kershaw-camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Kershaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 North Rollins Drive
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6655
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6655
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
North Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
861 Keys Lane
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
North Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 Keys Lane
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 424-2740
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 424-2740
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6865 Kershaw Camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6021
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6021
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Kershaw, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kershaw Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4848 Goldmine Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5160 Mt. Pisgah Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kershaw, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Kershaw, SC include North Central High School, Andrew Jackson High School and Kershaw Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kershaw?
6 public schools are located in Kershaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Kershaw?
Kershaw public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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