Lancaster County Public Schools
Lancaster County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
23
public schools
Total Enrollment
15,114
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Lancaster 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.
Lancaster County has one district entry in this county file: Lancaster 01. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Lancaster has the most listed schools, with 15 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 12 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
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
6 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
23
in Lancaster County
Reported Enrollment
15,114
23 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lancaster County
Lancaster 01
23 Public Schools in Lancaster County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land High | Profile | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,678 |
| Lancaster High | Profile | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,463 |
| Harrisburg Elementary | Profile | Lancaster 01 | Indian Land, 29707Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 1,089 |
| Indian Land Intermediate | Profile | Lancaster 01 | Indian Land, 29707Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 1,074 |
| Indian Land Elementary | Profile | Lancaster 01 | Indian Land, 29707Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 1,035 |
| Indian Land Middle | Profile | Lancaster 01 | Indian Land, 29707Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 989 |
| Van Wyck Elementary | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 790 |
| Buford Elementary | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 779 |
| Andrew Jackson High | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Kershaw, 29067Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 622 |
| North Elementary | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 586 |
| Buford High | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 561 |
| Kershaw Elementary | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Kershaw, 29067Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 538 |
| South Middle | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 534 |
| A. R. Rucker Middle | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 519 |
| Andrew Jackson Middle | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Kershaw, 29067Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 466 |
| Erwin Elementary | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 411 |
| Clinton Elementary | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 408 |
| Brooklyn Springs Elementary | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 401 |
| Buford Middle | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Lancaster, 29720Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 373 |
| Heath Springs Elementary | Listed only | Lancaster 01 | Heath Springs, 29058Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 348 |
Indian Land High
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Rural: Fringe
Lancaster High
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Town: Distant
Harrisburg Elementary
Lancaster 01
Indian Land, 29707 / Suburb: Large
Indian Land Intermediate
Lancaster 01
Indian Land, 29707 / Suburb: Large
Indian Land Elementary
Lancaster 01
Indian Land, 29707 / Suburb: Large
Indian Land Middle
Lancaster 01
Indian Land, 29707 / Suburb: Large
Van Wyck Elementary
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Rural: Fringe
Buford Elementary
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Rural: Distant
Andrew Jackson High
Lancaster 01
Kershaw, 29067 / Rural: Distant
North Elementary
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Town: Distant
Buford High
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Rural: Distant
Kershaw Elementary
Lancaster 01
Kershaw, 29067 / Rural: Distant
South Middle
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Town: Distant
A. R. Rucker Middle
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Rural: Fringe
Andrew Jackson Middle
Lancaster 01
Kershaw, 29067 / Rural: Distant
Erwin Elementary
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Town: Distant
Clinton Elementary
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Town: Distant
Brooklyn Springs Elementary
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Town: Distant
Buford Middle
Lancaster 01
Lancaster, 29720 / Rural: Distant
Heath Springs Elementary
Lancaster 01
Heath Springs, 29058 / Rural: Fringe
Lancaster County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lancaster 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 Lancaster County public school directory?
The directory lists 23 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 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 Lancaster 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.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lancaster County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.