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Best Science Proficiency Public Schools in South Carolina (2026)

Public schools in South Carolina achieve an average science proficiency of 50% (2026).
The public schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest science proficiency in South Carolina is Mayo High For Math Science & Technology, Buist Academy, and Academic Magnet High School, each with ≥95%.
Science Proficiency Range: 80% 95% Avg. Science Proficiency: 85%

Top Science Proficiency Public Schools in South Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
5109-a West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1300
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 3-8
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-2650
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Brashier Middle College Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1830 West Georgia Road Buildin
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Greer Middle College Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
138 West Mcelhaney Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 469-7571
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Hcs Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
2050 Highway 501 East Hgtc
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 349-3131
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Aiken Scholars Academy
(Reading: ≥90%)
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hcs Scholars Academy High School
(Reading: ≥90%)
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
642 Century Circle
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 349-4117
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Augusta Circle Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
100 Winyah Street
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-1200
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Dixie High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 7-12
1 Haynes Street
Due West, SC 29639
(864) 379-2186
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Greenville Technical Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
506 Pleasantburg Drive #119
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 250-8844
Rank: #1212.
Chapin High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 9-12
300 Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 575-5400
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant Knoll Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
2320 Pleasant Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 835-3770
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
140 Cooley Springs School Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Iva Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
803 Antreville Highway
Iva, SC 29655
(864) 348-6400
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Tigerville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
25 Tigerville Elementary Schoo
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4600
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Fort Mill High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 9-12
215 North Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-1900
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
James Island Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2754
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 3-5
3300 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Charleston School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-12
5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Spring Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 9-12
11629 Broad River Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8700
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Beech Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 821-3970
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Bell's Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
804 Scuffletown Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-3800
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Belle Hall Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
32 East Belvue Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 355-4260
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Pelham Road Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
100 All Star Way
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-7600
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Sterling School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-8
99 John Mccarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-4480
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Stone Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
115 Randall Street
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8400
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Tega Cay Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
2185 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 548-8282
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Nation Ford High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Ao Jones Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-0000
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
St. James High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 9-12
10800 Highway 707
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 650-5600
Rank: #3333.
Riverside High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 9-12
794 Hammett Bridge Road
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 355-7800
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Catawba Ridge High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
1180 Fort Mill Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 835-5222
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
1560 Mathis Ferry Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-6790
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Carolina average public schools science proficiency?
The South Carolina average public schools science proficiency is 50%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest science proficiency in South Carolina?
The best top-ranked public schools in South Carolina include Academic Magnet High School, Buist Academy and Mayo High For Math Science & Technology.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in South Carolina?
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in South Carolina is Academic Magnet High School, with a value of ≥95%. The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency is Buist Academy, with a value of ≥95%.

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