Best Starr Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,141 students in Starr, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Starr, SC are Starr Elementary School and Starr-iva Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starr, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Starr have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Starr, SC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Professor Brown Lane
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6154
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Starr-iva Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1034 Rainey Road
Starr, SC 29684
(864) 352-6146
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Starr, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Starr, SC include Starr Elementary School and Starr-iva Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Starr?
2 public schools are located in Starr.
What is the racial composition of students in Starr?
Starr public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).

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