Total enrollment
2,556
+165 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Central
South Carolina · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Central runs across 3 schools, enrolling approximately 2,556 students, averaging 852 per school.
4-year change in Central
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,320
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,556
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Academy of the Arts | Elementary | PK-05 | 499 |
| D. W. Daniel High | High | 09-12 | 1,222 |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 835 |
About Central
Central is a small South Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 2,556 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 852, noticeably above the state mean of about 646.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,556 students, expanded 7% from the 2,391 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Central discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.