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Best Lancaster County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,960 students in Lancaster County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, SC are Indian Land High School, North Central High School and Buford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Lancaster 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 Andrew Jackson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lancaster County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Land High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6100 Charlotte Hwy
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-8470
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
North Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 Lockhart Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Buford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4290 Tabernacle Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 286-7068
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Andrew Jackson High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6925 Kershaw-camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
625 Woodland Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 283-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Lancaster County School District Career Center
Vocational School
625 Normandy Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 289-4885
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, SC include Indian Land High School, North Central High School and Buford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster County?
6 public high schools are located in Lancaster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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