For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 496 students in Wellford, SC.
The top ranked public school in Wellford, SC is Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellford, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Wellford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wellford, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
864 Syphrit Road
Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Grades: PK-4
| 496 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wellford, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Wellford, SC include Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology.
How many public schools are located in Wellford?
1 public schools are located in Wellford.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellford?
Wellford public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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