Best Public High Schools in Central, SC (2025-26)

Best Central Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,216 students in Central, SC.

The top ranked public high school in Central, SC is D. W. Daniel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Central, SC public high school have an score of 72% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and score of 90% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Central have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public high schools.

Central, SC public high school have a of 91%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is D. W. Daniel High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Central, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

D. W. Daniel High School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90%)
:

10/

Top 5%

140 Blue And Gold Boulevard
Central, SC 29630
(864) 397-2900

Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Central, SC?

The top ranked public high schools in Central, SC include D. W. Daniel High School.

How many public high schools are located in Central?

1 public high schools are located in Central.

What is the racial composition of students in Central?

Central public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).