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Best Science Proficiency Public High Schools in South Carolina (2026)

Public high schools in South Carolina achieve an average science proficiency of 56% (2026).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in South Carolina is Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and Academic Magnet High School, each with ≥95%.
Science Proficiency Range: 71% 95% Avg. Science Proficiency: 81%

Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in South Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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 - 21. - 2.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Aiken Scholars Academy
(Reading: ≥90%)
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hcs Scholars Academy High School
(Reading: ≥90%)
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
642 Century Circle
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 349-4117
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
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: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Wando High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Warrior Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 881-8200
Rank: #2121.
River Bluff High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 9-12
320 Corley Mill Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-0700
Rank: #2222.
Andrew Jackson High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
6925 Kershaw-camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
Rank: #2323.
Lexington High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 9-12
2463 Augusta Highway
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-1300
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
North Myrtle Beach High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 9-12
3750 Sea Mountain Highway
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 399-6171
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Powdersville High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 9-12
145 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 312-5641
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Bluffton High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 9-12
12 H. E. Mccracken Circle
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-8800
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Fountain Inn High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 9-12
644 Quillen Avenue
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
(864) 452-1800
Rank: #2828.
Swansea High Freshman Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9
1195 I. W. Hutto Road
Swansea, SC 29160
(803) 490-7006
Rank: #2929.
Wade Hampton High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 9-12
100 Pine Knoll Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100
Rank: #3030.
Clover High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 9-12
1625 Highway 55 East
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8200
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Gray Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-12
3833 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-12
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
A. C. Flora High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
1 Falcon Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7300
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
T. L. Hanna High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
2600 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 260-5110
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Waccamaw High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
2412 Kings River Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(843) 237-9899
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What is the South Carolina average public high schools science proficiency?
The South Carolina average public high schools science proficiency is 56%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest science proficiency in South Carolina?
The best top-ranked public high schools in South Carolina include Academic Magnet High School, Mayo High For Math Science & Technology and Brashier Middle College Charter High School.

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