For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 860 students in Ware Shoals, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Ware Shoals, SC are Ware Shoals High School, Ware Shoals Primary and Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ware Shoals, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Ware Shoals have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ware Shoals, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ware Shoals High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 South Greenwood Avenue
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-7923
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-7923
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Ware Shoals Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15269 Indian Mound Road
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 861-2261
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 861-2261
Gr: PK-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 West Main Street
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-2711
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-2711
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ware Shoals, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Ware Shoals, SC include Ware Shoals High School, Ware Shoals Primary and Ware Shoals Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ware Shoals?
3 public schools are located in Ware Shoals.
What is the racial composition of students in Ware Shoals?
Ware Shoals public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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