Best Public Charter Schools in Laurens County (2025-26)

Best Laurens County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 451 students in Laurens County, SC.

The top ranked public charter schools in Laurens County, SC are Thornwell Charter School and Summit Classical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Laurens County, SC public charter schools have an score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Laurens County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Laurens County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Thornwell Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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203 West Calhoun Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801

Gr: K-11 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #22.

Summit Classical School

Charter School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
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600 East Florida Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 200-0535

Gr: K-7 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

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School

Location

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Gray Court Owings Elementary School (Closed 2014)

9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2131

Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Gray Court Owings Middle School (Closed 2014)

9210 Hwy 14
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 876-2171

Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Hickory Tavern Elementary School (Closed 2014)

163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-2126

Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Hickory Tavern Middle School (Closed 2014)

163 Neely Ferry Rd
Gray Court, SC 29645
(864) 575-4301

Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Martha Dendy 6th Grade Center (Closed 2009)

301 North Bell Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0831

Gr: 6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Laurens County, SC?

The top ranked public charter schools in Laurens County, SC include Thornwell Charter School and Summit Classical School.

How many public charter schools are located in Laurens County?

2 public charter schools are located in Laurens County.

What is the racial composition of students in Laurens County?

Laurens County public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).