Best Edgefield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 339 students in Edgefield, SC.
The top-ranked public school in Edgefield, SC is W. E. Parker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgefield, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Edgefield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Edgefield, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W. E. Parker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Crest Road
Edgefield, SC 29824
(803) 637-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Edgefield, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Edgefield, SC include W. E. Parker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Edgefield?
1 public schools are located in Edgefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgefield?
Edgefield public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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