For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,754 students in Clarendon County, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in Clarendon County, SC is Turbeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarendon County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Clarendon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Clarendon County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Clarendon Middle-high, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clarendon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turbeville High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1578 Clarence Coker Hwy
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Turbeville, SC 29162
(803) 896-3178
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
1171 Pope Street
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Turbeville, SC 29162
(843) 659-2185
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
F. E. Dubose Career Center
Vocational School
3351 Sumter Highway
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-2531
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-2531
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
2155 Paxville Highway
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-4417
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-4417
Gr: 9-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clarendon County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarendon County, SC include Turbeville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarendon County?
5 public high schools are located in Clarendon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarendon County?
Clarendon County public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clarendon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clarendon County include: Manning High School vs. East Clarendon Middle-high, East Clarendon Middle-high vs. Manning High School
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