For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 298 students in Allendale County, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Allendale County, SC is Allendale Fairfax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allendale County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Allendale County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Allendale County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Allendale Fairfax High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Allendale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allendale Fairfax High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3581 Allendale-fairfax Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-2311
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale High School
Alternative School
1057 Revolutionary Raod
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Allendale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allendale Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1057 Revolutionary Trail
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 734-0653
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 734-0653
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
734 14th Street East
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 632-2536
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 632-2536
Grades: PK-2
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Allendale County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Allendale County, SC include Allendale Fairfax High School.
How many public high schools are located in Allendale County?
2 public high schools are located in Allendale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale County?
Allendale County public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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