For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 496 students in Wellford, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Wellford, SC is Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellford, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Wellford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wellford, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
864 Syphrit Road
Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Gr: PK-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wellford, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Wellford, SC include Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology.
How many public schools are located in Wellford?
1 public schools are located in Wellford.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellford?
Wellford public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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