Colleton County Public Schools
Colleton County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
9
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,946
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Colleton County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Colleton County has one district entry in this county file: Colleton 01. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Walterboro has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Colleton County
Reported Enrollment
4,946
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Colleton County
Colleton 01
9 Public Schools in Colleton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton County High | Profile | Colleton 01 | Walterboro, 29488Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,497 |
| Colleton County Middle | Profile | Colleton 01 | Walterboro, 29488Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,121 |
| Forest Hills Elementary | Listed only | Colleton 01 | Walterboro, 29488Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 469 |
| Cottageville Elementary | Listed only | Colleton 01 | Cottageville, 29435Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 465 |
| Northside Elementary | Listed only | Colleton 01 | Walterboro, 29488Rural: Fringe | 1–5 | Primary | 452 |
| Hendersonville Elementary | Listed only | Colleton 01 | Walterboro, 29488Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 342 |
| Black Street Early Childhood Center | Listed only | Colleton 01 | Walterboro, 29488Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 309 |
| Bells Elementary | Listed only | Colleton 01 | Ruffin, 29475Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 291 |
| Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center | Listed only | Colleton 01 | Walterboro, 29488Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Colleton County High
Colleton 01
Walterboro, 29488 / Rural: Fringe
Colleton County Middle
Colleton 01
Walterboro, 29488 / Rural: Fringe
Forest Hills Elementary
Colleton 01
Walterboro, 29488 / Town: Distant
Cottageville Elementary
Colleton 01
Cottageville, 29435 / Rural: Distant
Northside Elementary
Colleton 01
Walterboro, 29488 / Rural: Fringe
Hendersonville Elementary
Colleton 01
Walterboro, 29488 / Rural: Distant
Black Street Early Childhood Center
Colleton 01
Walterboro, 29488 / Town: Distant
Bells Elementary
Colleton 01
Ruffin, 29475 / Rural: Distant
Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center
Colleton 01
Walterboro, 29488 / Rural: Fringe
Colleton County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Colleton County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Colleton County public school directory?
The directory lists 9 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Colleton County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Colleton County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Colleton County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Colleton County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
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.