For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,939 students in Oconee County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oconee County, SC are Walhalla High School, Seneca High School and West-oak High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconee County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Oconee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public high schools.
Oconee County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seneca High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Oconee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walhalla High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4701 North Highway 11
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4490
Walhalla, SC 29691
(864) 886-4490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Seneca High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Bobcat Ridge
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4460
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
West-oak High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Warrior Lane
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4530
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4530
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
445 Oconee Business Parkway
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4425
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 886-4425
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oconee County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oconee County, SC include Walhalla High School, Seneca High School and West-oak High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oconee County?
4 public high schools are located in Oconee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconee County?
Oconee County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Oconee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oconee County include: Walhalla High School vs. Seneca High School, Seneca High School vs. Walhalla High School, West-oak High School vs. Seneca High School
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