For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,128 students in Kershaw, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Kershaw, SC are North Central High School, Andrew Jackson High School and Kershaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kershaw, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Kershaw have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kershaw, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Lockhart Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-9858
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Andrew Jackson High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6925 Kershaw-camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Kershaw Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 North Rollins Drive
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6655
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
North Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
861 Keys Lane
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 432-8416
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
North Central Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 Keys Lane
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 424-2740
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 424-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6865 Kershaw Camden Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6021
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6021
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Kershaw, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kershaw Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4848 Goldmine Highway
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 896-3343
5160 Mt. Pisgah Road
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 475-6791
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kershaw, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Kershaw, SC include North Central High School, Andrew Jackson High School and Kershaw Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kershaw?
6 public schools are located in Kershaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Kershaw?
Kershaw public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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