For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,910 students in Lancaster County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, SC are Buford High School, Indian Land High School and North Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Lancaster County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Indian Land High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lancaster County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4290 Tabernacle Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Land High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6100 Charlotte Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,678 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Lancaster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 Woodland Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-2001
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County School District Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-4885
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-4885
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lancaster County 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
Lancaster A V C High School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5160 Mt. Pisgah Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
500 Hampton Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, SC include Buford High School, Indian Land High School and North Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster County?
6 public high schools are located in Lancaster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 51% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lancaster County include: Andrew Jackson High School vs. Buford High School, Lancaster High School vs. Buford High School, Buford High School vs. Andrew Jackson High School
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