For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 65 students in Edisto Island, SC.
The top ranked public school in Edisto Island, SC is Jane Edwards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edisto Island, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Edisto Island have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Edisto Island, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jane Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Jane Edwards Road
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 559-4171
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 559-4171
Grades: PK-6
| 65 students
Edisto Island, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
42 Station Court
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 782-4515
Edisto Island, SC 29438
(843) 782-4515
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Edisto Island, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Edisto Island, SC include Jane Edwards Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Edisto Island?
1 public schools are located in Edisto Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Edisto Island?
Edisto Island public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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