For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 553 students in Saint George, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 308 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Saint George, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in Saint George, SC is Williams Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint George, SC public school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Saint George have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint George, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 South Metts Street
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-3231
Saint George, SC 29477
(843) 563-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint George, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint George, SC include Williams Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saint George?
1 public schools are located in Saint George.
What percentage of students in Saint George go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Saint George are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint George?
Saint George public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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