For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 134 students in Gadsden, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Gadsden, SC is Gadsden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gadsden, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Gadsden have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gadsden, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1660 South Goodwin Circle
Gadsden, SC 29052
(803) 353-2231
Gadsden, SC 29052
(803) 353-2231
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gadsden, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Gadsden, SC include Gadsden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gadsden?
1 public schools are located in Gadsden.
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden?
Gadsden public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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