For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 298 students in Allendale County, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in Allendale County, SC is Allendale-fairfax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allendale County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Allendale County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Allendale County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Allendale-fairfax High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Allendale County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allendale-fairfax High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3581 Allendale-fairfax Highway
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-2311
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 584-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale High School
Alternative School
1057 Revolutionary Raod
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Fairfax, SC 29827
(803) 737-3036
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Allendale County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Allendale County, SC include Allendale-fairfax High School.
How many public high schools are located in Allendale County?
2 public high schools are located in Allendale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale County?
Allendale County public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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