For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 664 students in Wagener, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wagener, SC are A. L. Corbett Middle School and Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wagener, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wagener have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Wagener, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A. L. Corbett Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 A.l. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1050
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1050
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 A.l. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Wagener, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 A. L. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 685 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wagener, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wagener, SC include A. L. Corbett Middle School and Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wagener?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wagener.
What is the racial composition of students in Wagener?
Wagener public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% 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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