Total enrollment
786
-78 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Jefferson
South Carolina · Public K-12
Jefferson, South Carolina operates 2 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 786 students (around 393 per school).
4-year change in Jefferson
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
737
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
786
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 329 |
| New Heights Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 457 |
About Jefferson
Jefferson, South Carolina is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 786 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Jefferson is around 393 students, 39% meaningfully below the South Carolina average of about 646.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Jefferson has contracted 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 864 students to 786.
On this page, the community for Jefferson discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.