Clarendon County Schools & Education
Clarendon County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,865
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#24
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clarendon County
Measured School Summary
Clarendon County faces educational challenges with a school score of 32/100 and a graduation rate of 86.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,865 per pupil, Clarendon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clarendon County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
1 public school and 0 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
32/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #24 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
86.3%
2.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,865
$300 below the state average
School coverage
1
0 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Clarendon County has 1 public school across 0 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Clarendon County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Clarendon County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#24
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
No district pathway can be assembled from the current school-level records. Use state and district lookup tools before making an address-level decision.
District reality check
District-level school records are limited in this county file. Verify local assignment directly with state or district sources.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Clarendon County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Clarendon County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Clarendon's Specialized Public Education
Clarendon County's public data identifies one high school serving 71 students. This unique infrastructure focuses on secondary education for a specific student population.
Strong Graduation Rates in Clarendon
The county maintains an 86.3% graduation rate, which sits comfortably above the state average of 84.2%. Per-pupil expenditure is reported at $6,865, slightly under the South Carolina median.
A Targeted District Approach
The Department of Correction N04 district oversees the county's identified student enrollment. There are currently no public charter schools listed in the local directory data.
Rural and Highly Individualized
Attending school here means a rural environment with very small class sizes, as Turbeville High averages just 71 students. This creates a highly focused and quiet learning atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
1
in Clarendon County
Reported Enrollment
71
1 school reporting
School Districts
0
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 Public School in Clarendon County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 1 of 1 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbeville High | Record | Dept Of Correction N04 | Turbeville, 29162Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 71 |
Turbeville High
Dept Of Correction N04
Turbeville, 29162 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,865
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Clarendon County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clarendon County, South Carolina?
Clarendon County's public data identifies one high school serving 71 students. This unique infrastructure focuses on secondary education for a specific student population.
How do schools in Clarendon County perform academically?
The county maintains an 86.3% graduation rate, which sits comfortably above the state average of 84.2%. Per-pupil expenditure is reported at $6,865, slightly under the South Carolina median.
What are the major school districts in Clarendon County, South Carolina?
The Department of Correction N04 district oversees the county's identified student enrollment. There are currently no public charter schools listed in the local directory data.
What is the school experience like in Clarendon County?
Attending school here means a rural environment with very small class sizes, as Turbeville High averages just 71 students. This creates a highly focused and quiet learning atmosphere.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.