For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 278 students in Ruffin, SC.
The top ranked public school in Ruffin, SC is Bells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruffin, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Ruffin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ruffin, SC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12088 Bells Highway
Ruffin, SC 29475
(843) 782-0012
Ruffin, SC 29475
(843) 782-0012
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Ruffin, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
155 Patriot Ln
Ruffin, SC 29475
(843) 782-0018
Ruffin, SC 29475
(843) 782-0018
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ruffin, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Ruffin, SC include Bells Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ruffin?
1 public schools are located in Ruffin.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruffin?
Ruffin public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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