For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,768 students in Lancaster, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, SC are Buford High School, Indian Land High School and Lancaster High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Lancaster, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Indian Land High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Lancaster, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buford High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4290 Tabernacle Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Land High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6100 Charlotte Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #33.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 Woodland Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-2001
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County School District Career Center
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-4885
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-4885
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lancaster, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lancaster A V C High School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 285-7404
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 Hampton Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-3915
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, SC include Buford High School, Indian Land High School and Lancaster High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster?
4 public high schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public high schools minority enrollment is 49% 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 Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lancaster include: Lancaster High School vs. Buford High School, Buford High School vs. Lancaster High School, Lancaster High School vs. Indian Land High School
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