For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 638 students in Rowesville, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Rowesville, SC are Bethune-bowman Middle/high and Bethune-bowman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowesville, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Rowesville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rowesville, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethune-bowman Middle/high
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4857 Charleston Highway
Rowesville, SC 29133
(803) 516-6011
Rowesville, SC 29133
(803) 516-6011
Grades: 6-12
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Bethune-bowman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4857 Charleston Highway
Rowesville, SC 29133
(803) 533-6371
Rowesville, SC 29133
(803) 533-6371
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rowesville, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Rowesville, SC include Bethune-bowman Middle/high and Bethune-bowman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rowesville?
2 public schools are located in Rowesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowesville?
Rowesville public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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