For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 826 students in Jefferson, SC (there are , serving 12 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Jefferson, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson, SC are Jefferson Elementary School and New Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 51爆料s in Jefferson, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
809 West Elizabeth Street
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-3295
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-3295
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
New Heights Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5738 Highway 151
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-6830
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-6830
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson, SC include Jefferson Elementary School and New Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson?
2 public schools are located in Jefferson.
What percentage of students in Jefferson go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Jefferson are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson 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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