For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 839 students in Shaw Afb, SC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shaw Afb, SC are Shaw Heights Elementary School and High Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shaw Afb, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shaw Afb have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shaw Afb, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaw Heights Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Frierson Road
Shaw Afb, SC 29152
(803) 666-2335
Shaw Afb, SC 29152
(803) 666-2335
Gr: 2-3 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
High Hills Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4971 Frierson Road
Shaw Afb, SC 29152
(803) 499-3327
Shaw Afb, SC 29152
(803) 499-3327
Gr: 4-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shaw Afb, SC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shaw Afb, SC include Shaw Heights Elementary School and High Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shaw Afb?
2 public elementary schools are located in Shaw Afb.
What is the racial composition of students in Shaw Afb?
Shaw Afb public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Shaw Afb are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Shaw Afb include: High Hills Elementary School vs. Shaw Heights Elementary School, Shaw Heights Elementary School vs. High Hills Elementary School
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