For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 903 students in Wagener, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Wagener, SC are Wagener-sally High School, Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School and A. L. Corbett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wagener, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Wagener have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Wagener, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagener-sally High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
272 Main Street South
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1100
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 A.l. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Wagener, South Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10 A. L. Corbett Circle
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Wagener, SC 29164
(803) 564-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wagener, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Wagener, SC include Wagener-sally High School, Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School and A. L. Corbett Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wagener?
3 public schools are located in Wagener.
What is the racial composition of students in Wagener?
Wagener public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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