The 10 best public high schools in SC for 2023. See if your child’s school made the grade
Just how good is your teenager’s high school?
Niche aims to answer that question.
The online platform, which collects data on K-12 schools and colleges in the U.S. to aid students and families when deciding enrollment, recently compiled a ranking of 240 public high schools in South Carolina for 2023.
Greenville topped the list with three high schools in the top 10. Charleston and the Lexington-Richland school districts followed with two schools each in the top 10 ranking.
All of the schools in the top 10 received A+ overall scores from Niche.
The ranking is based on analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents, using data from the U.S. Department of Education, Niche’s website states. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality and high school ratings.
Below is a list of the 10 best public high schools in South Carolina, according to Niche. For the complete ranking of South Carolina schools, click here.
#1 South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics
Address: 401 Railroad Avenue, Hartsville
School type: Public school
Website: scgssm.org
South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics has 261 students in grades 11-12, Niche states. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading. The school also ranks first in best public high school teachers and best college prep public high schools in South Carolina.
#2 Academic Magnet High School
Address: 5109-A West Enterprise Street, North Charleston
School type: Magnet school
Website: ccsdschools.com/amhs
Academic Magnet High School has 698 students in grades 9-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1, Niche states. And 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading, state test scores show. The school is also ranked first among best magnet high schools and second among best college prep public high schools in South Carolina.
#3 Spring Hill High School
Address: 11629 Broad River Road, Chapin
School type: Magnet school
Website: lexrich5.org/domain/29
Spring Hill High School has 1,135 students in grades 9-12, with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 72% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading. The school also ranks second among bets magnet high schools and fourth among best public high school teachers in South Carolina.
#4 SC Governor’s School for Arts & Humanities
Address: 15 University Street, Greenville
School type: Public school
Website: scgsah.org
SC Governor’s School for Arts & Humanities has 228 students in 10-12 grades. According to its website, the school lets “young artists from across the state explore and refine their talents in a one-of-a-kind, arts-centered community while gaining pre-professional training in creative writing, dance, drama, music or visual arts.”
#5 Charleston School of the Arts
Address: 5109-B West Enterprise Street, North Charleston
School type: Magnet school
Website: ccsdschools.com
Charleston School of the Arts has 1,120 students in grades 6-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 15-1, Niche states. And 83% of students are at least proficient in math and 90% in reading, state test scores show. The school also ranks third among best magnet schools in South Carolina.
#6 Green Charter School Greenville
Address: 1440 Pelham Road, Greenville
School type: Charter school
Website: scgreencharter.org
Green Charter School Greenville has 620 students in grades K-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1, Niche states. According to test scores. 83% of students are at least proficient in reading and 84% in math, according to state test scores. The school also ranks 18th among best high schools for STEM in South Carolina.
#7 D.W. Daniel High School
Address: 140 Blue and Gold Boulevard, Central
School type: Public school
Website: pickens.k12.sc.us
D.W. Daniel High School has 1,149 students in grades 9-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1, Niche states. And 72% of students are at least proficient in math and 87% in reading, state test scores show. The school also ranks sixth among best college prep public high schools in South Carolina.
#8 Nation Ford High School
Address: 1400 AO Jones Boulevard, Fort Mill
School type: Public school
Website: nfhs.fortmillschools.org
Nation Ford High School has 1,733 students in grades 9-12 and a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading. The school also ranks 23rd among best high schools for STEM in South Carolina.
#9 Dutch Fork High School
Address: 1400 Old Tamah Road, Irmo
School type: Public school
Website: lexrich5.org/dfhs
Dutch Fork High School has 1,647 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1, Niche states. According to state test scores, 67% of students are at least proficient in math and 80% in reading. The school also ranks second among best high schools for athletes in South Carolina.
#10 Greenville Technical Charter High School
Address: 506 Pleasantburg Drive #119, Greenville
School type: Charter school
Website: gtchs.org
Greenville Technical Charter High School has 445 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 90% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading. The school also ranks second among best charter high schools in South Carolina.
