For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 860 students in Ware Shoals, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Ware Shoals, SC are Ware Shoals High School, Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School and Ware Shoals Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ware Shoals, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Ware Shoals have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ware Shoals, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ware Shoals High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56 South Greenwood Avenue
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-7923
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-7923
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 West Main Street
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-2711
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-2711
Grades: 5-8
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Ware Shoals Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15269 Indian Mound Road
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 861-2261
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 861-2261
Grades: PK-4
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ware Shoals, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Ware Shoals, SC include Ware Shoals High School, Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School and Ware Shoals Primary.
How many public schools are located in Ware Shoals?
3 public schools are located in Ware Shoals.
What is the racial composition of students in Ware Shoals?
Ware Shoals public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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