For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,595 students in Prosperity, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Prosperity, SC are Mid-carolina High School, Prosperity-rikard Elementary School and Mid-carolina Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prosperity, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Prosperity have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Prosperity, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-carolina High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
377 Cy Schumpert Road
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2134
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
381 South Wheeler Avenue
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Mid-carolina Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6794 Us Highway 76
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Prosperity, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Prosperity, SC include Mid-carolina High School, Prosperity-rikard Elementary School and Mid-carolina Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Prosperity?
3 public schools are located in Prosperity.
What is the racial composition of students in Prosperity?
Prosperity public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Prosperity are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Prosperity include: Mid-carolina Middle School vs. Mid-carolina High School, Mid-carolina High School vs. Mid-carolina Middle School
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