McCormick County Schools & Education
McCormick County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
74.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
74.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,932
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#16
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: McCormick County
Measured School Summary
McCormick County has midrange measured school signals (score: 40/100) with a graduation rate of 74.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
McCormick County spends $8,932 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% above the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 10.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read McCormick 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
4 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
40/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #16 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
74.0%
10.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,932
$1,767 above the state average
School coverage
4
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
McCormick County has 4 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 McCormick 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
McCormick 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
#16
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above 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.
McCormick 01
Elementary to high school visible
582 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe Scho
High school only in this slice
75 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
McCormick 01 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 McCormick County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different McCormick County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 McCormick 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.
An Intimate and Specialized School Landscape
McCormick County features one of the smallest and most specialized school systems in the state, with just four public schools serving 657 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary, one middle, and two high schools. Despite the small student body, two separate districts operate here, including a specialized agricultural governor's school.
General Education and Specialized Agriculture
The McCormick 01 district serves the majority of students with three schools and 582 enrolled. The county is also home to the SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe, a unique single-school district serving 75 students. No charter schools exist in the county, as the specialized needs of the region are met by these two distinct public districts.
Small-Scale Learning in Rural Settings
Education in McCormick is entirely rural, with all four schools located in quiet, countryside settings. The average school size is remarkably small at just 164 students, providing a level of individual attention rarely seen in larger counties. McCormick Elementary is the largest campus with 241 students, while the Governor's School for Agriculture offers a highly focused environment with only 75 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in McCormick County
Reported Enrollment
657
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in McCormick County
McCormick 01
SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe Scho
4 Public Schools in McCormick 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick Elementary | Record | McCormick 01 | McCormick, 29835Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 241 |
| McCormick High | Record | McCormick 01 | McCormick, 29835Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 188 |
| McCormick Middle | Record | McCormick 01 | McCormick, 29835Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 153 |
| SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe | Record | SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe Scho | McCormick, 29835Rural: Remote | 10–12 | High | 75 |
SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe
SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe Scho
McCormick, 29835 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,932
State avg $7,165
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Schools in McCormick County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in McCormick County, South Carolina?
McCormick County features one of the smallest and most specialized school systems in the state, with just four public schools serving 657 students. The infrastructure includes one elementary, one middle, and two high schools. Despite the small student body, two separate districts operate here, including a specialized agricultural governor's school.
What are the major school districts in McCormick County, South Carolina?
The McCormick 01 district serves the majority of students with three schools and 582 enrolled. The county is also home to the SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe, a unique single-school district serving 75 students. No charter schools exist in the county, as the specialized needs of the region are met by these two distinct public districts.
What is the school experience like in McCormick County?
Education in McCormick is entirely rural, with all four schools located in quiet, countryside settings. The average school size is remarkably small at just 164 students, providing a level of individual attention rarely seen in larger counties. McCormick Elementary is the largest campus with 241 students, while the Governor's School for Agriculture offers a highly focused environment with only 75 students.
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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.