For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 427 students in Summerton, SC (there are , serving 373 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in Summerton, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in Summerton, SC is Scott's Branch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summerton, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Summerton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Summerton, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott's Branch High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
9297 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2150
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Summerton, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
8 South Church Street
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2102
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 574-2102
Gr: PK-2 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Yeva Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
10 South Duke St
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-4800
Summerton, SC 29148
(803) 485-4800
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Summerton, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Summerton, SC include Scott's Branch High School.
How many public schools are located in Summerton?
2 public schools are located in Summerton.
What percentage of students in Summerton go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in Summerton are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Summerton?
Summerton public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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