Total enrollment
604
-162 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
McCormick County
South Carolina · Public K-12
Across McCormick County, 4 public K-12 schools educate around 604 students, roughly 1 in 16 residents. The level mix runs 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in McCormick County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
29%
was 20%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
64%
was 78%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
604
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,798
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
225 students
Middle
1
106 students
High
2
273 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
McCormick 01
523 students · 2 districts in McCormick County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of McCormick 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+
24.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
60
10.2% under 18
Test scores in McCormick County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- McCormick Elementary· 54.9%
- McCormick Middle· 50.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick Elementary | Mccormick | Elementary | PK-05 | 225 | · |
| McCormick High | Mccormick | High | 09-12 | 192 | · |
| McCormick Middle | Mccormick | Middle | 06-08 | 106 | · |
| SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe | Mccormick | High | 10-12 | 81 | · |
Cities in McCormick County
About McCormick County
In South Carolina, McCormick County is a small county of about 9,760 residents. 4 public schools across the county teaches about 604 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $55,798, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 5% lower than the South Carolina median.
For a sense of the school types, McCormick County comprises 1 elementary school (225 students), 1 middle school (106), and 2 high schools (273).
The largest single district in McCormick County is McCormick 01, which alone enrolls about 523 students.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in McCormick County has shrank 21% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 766 students to 604. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 78% to 64% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for McCormick County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data