For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,476 students in Edgefield County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Edgefield County, SC are Fox Creek High School and Strom Thurmond High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgefield County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Edgefield County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Edgefield County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fox Creek High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Edgefield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fox Creek High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Shortcut Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Strom Thurmond High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1131 Columbia Road
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1768
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1768
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: n/an/a
Strom Thurmond Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
17 Par Drive
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1767
Johnston, SC 29832
(803) 275-1767
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Trenton High School
Alternative School
84 Greenhouse Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 896-3044
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 896-3044
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Edgefield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Shortcut Rd
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Edgefield County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Edgefield County, SC include Fox Creek High School and Strom Thurmond High School.
How many public high schools are located in Edgefield County?
4 public high schools are located in Edgefield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgefield County?
Edgefield County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Edgefield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Edgefield County include: Strom Thurmond High School vs. Fox Creek High School, Fox Creek High School vs. Strom Thurmond High School
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