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9 schools in Chapin

South Carolina · Public K-12

Chapin runs 9 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 7,294 (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high).

7-year change in Chapin

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,294
+1,471 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+2 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 83%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
8%
was 7%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Center for Advanced Technical StudiesHigh09-120
Chapin ElementaryElementaryPK-04767
Chapin HighHigh09-121,617
Chapin IntermediateMiddle05-06985
Chapin MiddleMiddle06-081,007
Lake Murray ElementaryElementaryKG-04753
Odyssey Online LearningHigh09-12536
Piney Woods ElementaryElementaryPK-04511
Spring Hill HighHigh09-121,118

About Chapin

Public education in Chapin, South Carolina runs across 9 schools that teaches roughly 7,294 students. By footprint, Chapin sits in the mid-sized bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 810, noticeably above the state mean of about 646.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 25%: 5,823 students in SY 2017-18 versus 7,294 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Chapin opened 2 schools, going from 6 to 8. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 83% to 77% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Chapin discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Chapin?
Chapin, South Carolina has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,294 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Chapin?
Chapin has 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Chapin?
Chapin High is the largest public school in Chapin by enrollment, with approximately 1,617 students.
What school districts serve Chapin?
Chapin is served by 2 public school districts, including Lexington 05, Charter Institute at Erskine.
What grade levels do public schools in Chapin cover?
Public schools in Chapin serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Chapin?
1 of the 9 public schools in Chapin are charter schools.