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Top South Carolina Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 53% of public elementary school students in South Carolina are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public elementary schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in South Carolina is Academy Of Hope Charter, A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School, and A. C. Moore Elementary School, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in South Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
A. C. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
333 Etiwan Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 343-2910
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
726 Easter Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3417
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
A. R. Rucker Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
422 Old Dixie Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 416-8555
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Academy Of Hope Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3521 Juniper Bay Road
Conway, SC 29527
(843) 397-5712
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Alice Drive Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
251 Alice Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0857
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Alice Drive Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
40 Miller Road
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0821
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Ambler Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
838 Ambler School Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 397-1200
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
13072 County Line Road
Andrews, SC 29510
(843) 264-3419
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
375 Spring Street
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 576-1371
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Arden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1300 Ashley Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3400
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
8601 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29617
(864) 355-1100
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Barnwell Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-6
10524 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1285
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Barnwell Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-3
9286 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1320
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Bates Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
715 Estate Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0711
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Batesburg-leesville Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
403 South Lee Street
Leesville, SC 29070
(803) 532-1155
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Batesburg-leesville Primary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-2
800 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg, SC 29006
(803) 532-4452
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Beaufort Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1800 Prince Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-2600
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
12088 Bells Highway
Ruffin, SC 29475
(843) 782-0012
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Belton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
202 Watkins Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-7738
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Bennettsville Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-5
701 Cheraw Street
Bennettsville, SC 29512
(843) 479-5941
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Berkeley Elementary School
(Math: 27%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
715 Highway 6
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 899-8860
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Bethany Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
337 Maynard Grayson Road
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8800
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Blacksburg Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
402 Hardin Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6518
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Blacksburg Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
101 London Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6829
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Blacksburg Primary
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-2
1010 East Cherokee Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6936
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Blaney Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1621 Smyrna Road
Elgin, SC 29045
(803) 438-3241
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Blenheim Middle School Of Discovery
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
143 Highland Street
Blenheim, SC 29516
(843) 528-3262
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
995 South Oak Street
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4550
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Boulder Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
400 Judy Drive
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-1223
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Boundary St. Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1406 Boundary Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Bradley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3032 Pinebelt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7200
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Brennen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4438 Devereaux Road
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-7204
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Brewer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1000 Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5500
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
1012 Congaree Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8169
Rank: #1 - 3301. - 330.
Broad River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
474 Broad River Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-8400
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Carolina average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The South Carolina average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 53%% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in South Carolina?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in South Carolina include A. C. Moore Elementary School, A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary School and A. R. Rucker Middle School.

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