Best Public Charter Schools in Florence County (2025-26)

Best Florence County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 686 students in Florence County, SC.

The top ranked public charter school in Florence County, SC is Virtus Academy Of South Carolina. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Florence County, SC public charter school have an score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Florence County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Florence County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Virtus Academy Of South Carolina

Charter School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
:

Bottom 50%

2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032

Gr: K-10 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Florence County, SC

Florence County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alfred Rush Academy (Closed 2020)

1201 East Ashby Road
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156

Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Beck Learning Center (Closed 2023)

1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129

Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Choices Charter (Closed 2015)

Charter School

404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993

Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%

J. Paul Truluck Intermediate (Closed 2023)

319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685

Gr: 6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Lake City College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2015)

1009 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128

Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Lake City High Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)

652 Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517

Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070

Gr: K-6 | 54 students

Poynor Center (Closed 2011)

301 South Dargan Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8152

Gr: PK-12

Timmonsville High School (Closed 2025)

304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956

Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Florence County, SC?

The top ranked public charter schools in Florence County, SC include Virtus Academy Of South Carolina.

How many public charter schools are located in Florence County?

1 public charter schools are located in Florence County.

What is the racial composition of students in Florence County?

Florence County public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).