For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 766 students in Clemson, SC (there are , serving 148 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Clemson, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in Clemson, SC is Clemson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clemson, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Clemson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clemson, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clemson Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
581 Berkeley Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 397-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clemson, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Clemson, SC include Clemson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clemson?
1 public schools are located in Clemson.
What percentage of students in Clemson go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Clemson are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clemson?
Clemson public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
School Vouchers 2026: Updated Pros and Cons
Explore school vouchers in 2026, including updated pros, cons, policy changes, and what families should know before choosing.
Education Funding in America (2026 Update)
A 2026 update on education funding in America, including federal, state, and local trends, equity gaps, and what parents should know.
What It Takes to Run a Public School Day-to-Day
Explore what it takes to run a public school daily, from leadership and staffing to budgeting, safety, and student support systems.
