For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 512 students in Whitmire, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Whitmire, SC are Whitmire Community School (High) and Whitmire Community School Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitmire, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Whitmire have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Whitmire, SC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitmire Community School (High)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Whitmire Community School Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whitmire, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Whitmire, SC include Whitmire Community School (High) and Whitmire Community School Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Whitmire?
2 public schools are located in Whitmire.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitmire?
Whitmire public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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