For the 2025 school year, there are 8 special education public schools serving 412 students in South Carolina.
The top ranked special education public schools in South Carolina are Pendergrass Fairwold School, Sc School For The Blind High School and Sc School For The Deaf High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Special Education 九游体育s in South Carolina (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pendergrass Fairwold School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5935 Token Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 735-3435
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sc School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sc School For The Deaf High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 Cedar Spring Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Springs Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #55.
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Betty Spencer Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 355-0250
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: #77.
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meyer Center For Special Children
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1132 Rutherford Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 250-0005
Grades: PK-2
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked special education public schools in South Carolina include Pendergrass Fairwold School, Sc School For The Blind High School and Sc School For The Deaf High School.
How many special education public schools are located in South Carolina?
8 special education public schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina special education public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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