For the 2025-26 school year, there are 26 magnet public high schools serving 27,983 students in South Carolina.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in South Carolina are Hcs Early College High School, Spring Hill High School and Mayo High For Math Science & Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 77% statewide average).
South Carolina magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academic Magnet High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Magnet ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in South Carolina (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hcs Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2050 Highway 501 East Hgtc
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 349-3131
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 349-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Spring Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11629 Broad River Road
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8700
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 476-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Chestnut Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Charleston School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
Gr: 6-12 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Dutch Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Old Tamah Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3300
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 476-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,705 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Whale Branch Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
169 Detour Road
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-2700
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 466-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Greenville Senior High Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Vardy Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 355-5500
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 355-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,791 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Sparkleberry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
J. L. Mann High Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Fairforest Way
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-6300
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Hartsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Lewellyn Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3130
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 383-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Ridge View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2999
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699-2999
Gr: 9-12 | 1,696 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Burke High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-4815
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-4815
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5109-a West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1300
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Beaufort High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
84 Sea Island Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 302-2000
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 302-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,188 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Southside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6630 Frontage At White Horse R
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8700
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 355-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,132 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Westwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Turkey Farm Road
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4049
Blythewood, SC 29016
(803) 691-4049
Gr: 9-12 | 1,689 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Carolina Academy (High)
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2725 Anderson Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-2300
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Richland Northeast High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Brookfield Road
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 699-2800
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 699-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Goose Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1137 Red Bank Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-5300
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
W.j. Keenan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
361 Pisgah Church Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 714-2500
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 714-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Irmo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6671 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-5000
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 476-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Darlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Spring Street
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5140
Darlington, SC 29532
(843) 398-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Battery Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blue Dolphin Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-5500
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Military Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Carner Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7102
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7102
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Arts/science/technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
895 International Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8460
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-8460
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in South Carolina include Hcs Early College High School, Spring Hill High School and Mayo High For Math Science & Technology.
How many magnet public high schools are located in South Carolina?
26 magnet public high schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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