For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,396 students in Colleton County, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in Colleton County, SC is Colleton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colleton County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Colleton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Colleton County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colleton County High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Colleton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colleton County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Cougar Nation Drive
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0031
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-0031
Gr: 9-12 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Thunderbolt Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1069 Thunderbolt Road
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4514
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4514
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Colleton County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colleton County, SC include Colleton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colleton County?
2 public high schools are located in Colleton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colleton County?
Colleton County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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