Total enrollment
2,935
+278 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
Saluda County
South Carolina · Public K-12
Saluda County's public schools total 6 across the county, with enrollment of about 2,935 and Saluda 01 the largest single district. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Saluda County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Saluda County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In South Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,935 | #37 of 44 | #1,866 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #42 of 44 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #32 of 44 | #1,673 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.1% | #7 of 42 | #270 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.
Residents
19,131
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
2,935
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,009
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
4
1,684 students
Middle
1
537 students
High
1
714 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Saluda 01
2,525 students · 2 districts in Saluda County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Saluda 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+
20.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.9% under 18
Test scores in Saluda County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Hollywood Elementary· 71.0%
- Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary· 49.2%
- Saluda Middle· 39.3%
- Saluda Elementary· 38.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda High | Saluda | High | 09-12 | 714 | · |
| Saluda Middle | Saluda | Middle | 06-08 | 537 | · |
| Saluda Primary | Saluda | Elementary | PK-02 | 474 | · |
| Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary | Ridge Spring | Elementary | PK-05 | 410 | · |
| Hollywood Elementary | Saluda | Elementary | PK-05 | 403 | · |
| Saluda Elementary | Saluda | Elementary | 03-05 | 397 | · |
Cities in Saluda County
About Saluda County
Saluda County is a low-population county of about 19,131 residents in South Carolina. Its public-school system instructs approximately 2,935 students across 6 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $51,009, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% below the South Carolina median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Saluda County is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,684 students), 1 middle school (537), and 1 high school (714).
Saluda 01 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,525 students across Saluda County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Saluda County has increased 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,657 students to 2,935.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Saluda County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data