For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,896 students in Kershaw County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Kershaw County, SC are Lugoff-elgin High School and Camden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kershaw County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Kershaw County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public high schools.
Kershaw County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lugoff-elgin High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Kershaw County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lugoff-elgin High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1284 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3481
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,773 students
Rank: #22.
Camden High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1022 Ehrenclou Road
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8930
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8930
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Gilbert G. Woolard Technology Center
Vocational School
70 Innovation Lane
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8982
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8982
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kershaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2684 Baron Dekalb Road
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-2483
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-2483
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
302 Norwood Street East
Bethune, SC 29009
(843) 334-6278
Bethune, SC 29009
(843) 334-6278
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
502 Spears Creek Church Rd
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2536
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 699-2536
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kershaw County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Kershaw County, SC include Lugoff-elgin High School and Camden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kershaw County?
3 public high schools are located in Kershaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kershaw County?
Kershaw County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% 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 Kershaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kershaw County include: Camden High School vs. Lugoff-elgin High School, Lugoff-elgin High School vs. Camden High School
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