Total enrollment
786
-106 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campus).
7-year change in Jefferson
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 48%
% Hispanic
16%
was 10%
% Black
33%
was 38%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 892 students to 786. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 48% to 41%.
On this page, the community for Jefferson discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.