Total enrollment
2,556
+293 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campus.
7-year change in Central
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
70%
was 75%
% Hispanic
8%
was 7%
% Black
11%
was 9%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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-campus enrollment runs near 852, noticeably above the state mean of about 646.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,556 students, expanded 13% from the 2,263 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 75% to 70%.
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.