For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,575 students in Gilbert, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Gilbert, SC are Gilbert High School, Centerville Elementary School and Gilbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbert, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Gilbert have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gilbert, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 Main Street
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1900
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #22.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4147 Augusta Highway
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1610
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1610
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Main Street
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1600
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Rank: #44.
Gilbert Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Rikard Circle
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1700
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Gilbert, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 Main Street
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1400
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 821-1400
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gilbert, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Gilbert, SC include Gilbert High School, Centerville Elementary School and Gilbert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gilbert?
4 public schools are located in Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert?
Gilbert public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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