For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,106 students in Latta, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Latta, SC are Latta Middle School and Latta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latta, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Latta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Latta, SC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Latta Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-7117
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-7117
Gr: 5-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Latta Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Viking Drive
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5295
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5295
Gr: PK-4 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Latta, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
134 Latimer Street
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-2711
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-2711
Gr: PK-1 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Latta, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Latta, SC include Latta Middle School and Latta Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Latta?
2 public elementary schools are located in Latta.
What is the racial composition of students in Latta?
Latta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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