Total enrollment
915
-40 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Wagener
South Carolina · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Wagener reaches 915 students across 3 schools, with a level mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Wagener
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 47%
% Hispanic
7%
was 2%
% Black
37%
was 45%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. L. Corbett Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 203 |
| Cyril B. Busbee Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 467 |
| Wagener-Salley High | High | 09-12 | 245 |
About Wagener
Across Wagener, South Carolina, 3 public schools serves about 915 students between them.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Wagener is around 305 students, 53% noticeably below the South Carolina average of about 646.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 4%: 955 students in SY 2017-18 versus 915 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Wagener opened 1 school, going from 2 to 3. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment fell from 45% to 37%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Wagener discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.