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Clarendon County

South Carolina · Public K-12

Across 13 public schools, Clarendon County, South Carolina serves roughly 4,423 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 7 residents. The level mix is 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Clarendon County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,271
-836 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-3 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
36%
was 34%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
55%
was 59%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
2 districts
Enrollment
4,423
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,401
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above South Carolina avg
Elementary
5
2,080 students
Middle
2
628 students
High
5
1,715 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clarendon 06
4,368 students · 2 districts in Clarendon County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clarendon County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
51%
Hispanic
3%
Black
44%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
36%
Hispanic
6%
Black
55%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
46
18.2% under 18

Test scores in Clarendon County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.

See all 6 schools in Clarendon County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Manning HighManningHigh09-12741·
East Clarendon Middle-HighTurbevilleHigh06-12722·
Manning Early Childhood CenterManningElementaryPK-03667·
Walker-Gamble ElementaryNew ZionElementaryPK-05547·
Manning Junior HighManningMiddle06-08483·
Manning ElementaryManningElementary03-05473·
Dr. Rose H. Wilder ElementarySummertonElementaryPK-05241·
Scott's Branch HighSummertonHigh09-12197·
Manning PrimaryManningElementary03-03152·
Scott's Branch MiddleSummertonMiddle06-08145·
Turbeville HighTurbevilleHigh09-1255·
F. E. Dubose Career CenterManningHigh09-120·
Summerton Early Childhood CenterSummertonCombinedM-M··

Cities in Clarendon County

Manning6 schoolsSummerton4 schoolsTurbeville2 schoolsNew Zion1 school

About Clarendon County

Clarendon County is a low-population county of about 30,986 residents in South Carolina. Its public-school system serves approximately 4,423 students across 13 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $52,401 a year, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% lower than the South Carolina median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Clarendon County is built around 5 elementary schools (2,080 students), 2 middle schools (628), 5 high schools (1,715), and 1 combined or other schools.

Clarendon 06 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,368 students across Clarendon County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 16%: 5,107 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,271 in SY 2024-25. Clarendon County now counts 10 public schools, down from 13 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 59% to 55% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Clarendon County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Clarendon County?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Clarendon County, South Carolina, with a combined enrollment of about 4,423.
How many high schools are in Clarendon County?
Clarendon County, South Carolina has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,715 students.
How many middle schools are in Clarendon County?
Clarendon County, South Carolina has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 628 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clarendon County?
Clarendon County, South Carolina has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,080 students.
What is the largest school district in Clarendon County?
Clarendon 06 is the largest school district in Clarendon County, serving approximately 4,368 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Clarendon County?
Clarendon County, South Carolina has a population of approximately 30,986, with a median age of 46. About 18.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Clarendon County?
Median household income in Clarendon County is $52,401, below the South Carolina average of $59,005. About 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clarendon County?
Approximately 18.2% of adults 25 and older in Clarendon County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clarendon County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Clarendon County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the South Carolina county average of 74.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clarendon County schools?
Across Clarendon County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.3 to 1.

Clarendon County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data