For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 366 students in Estill, SC (there are , serving 309 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in Estill, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Estill, SC are Estill Elementary School and Estill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estill, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Estill have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Estill, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
636 Fourth Street
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Estill Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Columbia Highway Suite B
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Estill, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1450 Columbia Highway Suite A
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Estill, SC 29918
(803) 625-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Estill, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Estill, SC include Estill Elementary School and Estill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Estill?
2 public schools are located in Estill.
What percentage of students in Estill go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in Estill are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Estill?
Estill public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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