Jasper County Schools & Education
Jasper County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,202
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
17/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#41
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jasper County
Measured School Summary
Jasper County faces educational challenges with a school score of 17/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,202 per pupil, Jasper County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 50% below the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jasper 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
8 public schools and 2 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
17/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #41 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
2.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,202
$963 below the state average
School coverage
8
2 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
Jasper County has 8 public schools across 2 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 Jasper 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
Jasper 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
#41
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
Jasper 01
Elementary and high visible
2,635 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Beaufort 80
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Jasper 01 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
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 Jasper County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jasper County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Jasper 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.
Developing Infrastructure in Jasper County
Jasper County's education landscape features eight public schools serving 3,598 students. The system is characterized by a high concentration of high schools and a growing charter school presence managed across two districts.
A Hub for Charter Innovation
Jasper 01 is the primary district, but the county stands out for its high charter participation, with 25% of schools being charter-operated. The Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences is a major local fixture, enrolling 655 students.
Rural Schooling with Growing Centers
Six of the county’s eight schools are located in rural settings, though the average school size remains mid-sized at 514 students. Ridgeland Elementary is the largest local campus with 829 students, anchoring the primary education experience in the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Jasper County
Reported Enrollment
3,598
8 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
2
25% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Jasper County
Jasper 01
Beaufort 80
8 Public Schools in Jasper 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland Elementary | Record | Jasper 01 | Ridgeland, 29936Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 829 |
| Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch | Record | Charter Institute at Erskine | Hardeeville, 29927Town: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 655 |
| Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence | Record | Jasper 01 | Ridgeland, 29936Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 639 |
| Hardeeville Elementary | Record | Jasper 01 | Hardeeville, 29927Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 610 |
| Hardeeville Junior /Senior High | Record | Jasper 01 | Hardeeville, 29927Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 557 |
| Polaris Tech Charter School | Record | SC Public Charter School District | Ridgeland, 29936Rural: Fringe | 5–12 | Charter | 300 |
| Ridgeland High | Record | Dept Of Correction N04 | Ridgeland, 29936Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 8 |
| Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence | Record | Beaufort 80 | Ridgeland, 29936Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences Charter Sch
Charter Institute at Erskine
Hardeeville, 29927 / Town: Fringe
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
Jasper 01
Ridgeland, 29936 / Rural: Fringe
Hardeeville Junior /Senior High
Jasper 01
Hardeeville, 29927 / Rural: Fringe
Polaris Tech Charter School
SC Public Charter School District
Ridgeland, 29936 / Rural: Fringe
Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence
Beaufort 80
Ridgeland, 29936 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,202
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Jasper County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jasper County, South Carolina?
Jasper County's education landscape features eight public schools serving 3,598 students. The system is characterized by a high concentration of high schools and a growing charter school presence managed across two districts.
What are the major school districts in Jasper County, South Carolina?
Jasper 01 is the primary district, but the county stands out for its high charter participation, with 25% of schools being charter-operated. The Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts and Sciences is a major local fixture, enrolling 655 students.
What is the school experience like in Jasper County?
Six of the county’s eight schools are located in rural settings, though the average school size remains mid-sized at 514 students. Ridgeland Elementary is the largest local campus with 829 students, anchoring the primary education experience in the county.
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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.