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Best South Carolina Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 special education public schools serving 416 students in South Carolina.
The top-ranked special education public schools in South Carolina are Sc School For The Blind High School, Pendergrass Fairwold School and Sc School For The Deaf High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Special Education Public Schools in South Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sc School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Pendergrass Fairwold School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5935 Token Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Sc School For The Deaf High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
355 Cedar Spring Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Springs Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Washington Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Betty Spencer Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Meyer Center For Special Children
Special Education School
Charter School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Gr: PK-2 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in South Carolina?
The top-ranked special education public schools in South Carolina include Sc School For The Blind High School, Pendergrass Fairwold School and Sc School For The Deaf High School.
How many special education public schools are located in South Carolina?
8 special education public schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina special education public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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