Best Clemson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 794 students in Clemson, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 143 private students). 86% 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 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).