For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,896 students in Kershaw County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kershaw County, SC are Lugoff-elgin High School and Camden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kershaw County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Kershaw County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public high schools.
Kershaw County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lugoff-elgin High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kershaw County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lugoff-elgin High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1284 Highway 1 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3481
Lugoff, SC 29078
(803) 438-3481
Gr: 9-12 | 1,759 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Camden High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1022 Ehrenclou Road
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8930
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8930
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Gilbert G. Woolard Technology Center
Vocational School
70 Innovation Lane
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8982
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-8982
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kershaw County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kershaw County, SC include Lugoff-elgin High School and Camden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kershaw County?
3 public high schools are located in Kershaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kershaw County?
Kershaw County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Kershaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kershaw County include: Camden High School vs. Lugoff-elgin High School, Lugoff-elgin High School vs. Camden High School
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