Total enrollment
4,271
+4,131 (+2951%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Clarendon County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
+9 (+900%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Clarendon County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In South Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,423 | #30 of 44 | #1,457 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #29 of 44 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.8:1 | #44 of 44 | #2,244 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 100.0% | #2 of 13 | #4 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.3% | #29 of 42 | #776 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Clarendon County school rankings
Residents
30,986
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
2 districts
Enrollment
4,423
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Walker-Gamble Elementary· 70.6%
- East Clarendon Middle-High· 59.1%
- Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary· 53.6%
- Scott's Branch Middle· 50.7%
- Manning Elementary· 49.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Manning Junior High· 47.6%
- Manning Elementary· 49.2%
- Scott's Branch Middle· 50.7%
- Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary· 53.6%
- East Clarendon Middle-High· 59.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manning High | Manning | High | 09-12 | 741 | · |
| East Clarendon Middle-High | Turbeville | High | 06-12 | 722 | · |
| Manning Early Childhood Center | Manning | Elementary | PK-03 | 667 | · |
| Walker-Gamble Elementary | New Zion | Elementary | PK-05 | 547 | · |
| Manning Junior High | Manning | Middle | 06-08 | 483 | · |
| Manning Elementary | Manning | Elementary | 03-05 | 473 | · |
| Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary | Summerton | Elementary | PK-05 | 241 | · |
| Scott's Branch High | Summerton | High | 09-12 | 197 | · |
| Manning Primary | Manning | Elementary | 03-03 | 152 | · |
| Scott's Branch Middle | Summerton | Middle | 06-08 | 145 | · |
| Turbeville High | Turbeville | High | 09-12 | 55 | · |
| F. E. Dubose Career Center | Manning | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Summerton Early Childhood Center | Summerton | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Clarendon County
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 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 2951%: 140 students in SY 2020-21 versus 4,271 in SY 2024-25. Clarendon County now counts 10 public schools, up from 1 in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data