For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,192 students in Kershaw, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Kershaw, SC are North Central High School and Andrew Jackson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kershaw, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Kershaw have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Kershaw, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Andrew Jackson 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 35% 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, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Lockhart Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Andrew Jackson High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6925 Kershaw-camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Kershaw, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kershaw Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4848 Goldmine Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
5160 Mt. Pisgah Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kershaw, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Kershaw, SC include North Central High School and Andrew Jackson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kershaw?
2 public high schools are located in Kershaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Kershaw?
Kershaw public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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