For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,350 students in Bishopville, SC (there are , serving 358 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Bishopville, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Bishopville, SC are Lee Central High School, Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical and Dennis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bishopville, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Bishopville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bishopville, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Docs Drive
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Dennis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-1005
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Lee Central Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Charlene Lane
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee High School
Alternative School
990 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 896-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Bishopville, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 Roland St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5386
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-5386
Grades: 4-5
| 222 students
321 Roland Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-4087
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 484-4087
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Lee County Career And Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1804 Wisacky Highway
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4633
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-4633
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mary L. Dinkins Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
124 Gregg St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Grades: PK-11
| n/a students
321 Roland St
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 483-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bishopville, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Bishopville, SC include Lee Central High School, Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical and Dennis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bishopville?
5 public schools are located in Bishopville.
What percentage of students in Bishopville go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Bishopville are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bishopville?
Bishopville public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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