For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 9,115 students in Summerville, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Summerville, SC are Ashley Ridge High School, Summerville High School and Cane Bay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summerville, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Summerville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Summerville, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ashley Ridge High School, with 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 Summerville, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashley Ridge High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9800 Delemar Highway
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,599 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Summerville High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Boone Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-6460
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-6460
Gr: 9-12 | 3,361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Cane Bay High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1624 State Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 899-8786
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 899-8786
Gr: 9-12 | 2,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Lowcountry Connection Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Old Trolley Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-9305
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-9305
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Summerville, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Summerville, SC include Ashley Ridge High School, Summerville High School and Cane Bay High School.
How many public high schools are located in Summerville?
4 public high schools are located in Summerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Summerville?
Summerville 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 Summerville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Summerville include: Summerville High School vs. Ashley Ridge High School, Ashley Ridge High School vs. Summerville High School, Cane Bay High School vs. Ashley Ridge High School
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