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American Schools / State detail

South Carolina

South Carolina spent $14,349 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #32 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$14,349
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#32/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
13.8:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
779,667
$11,187,210,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
14%
State
46%
Local
41%
Biggest districts in South Carolina
  1. Greenville 01 77,978 $12,375
  2. Charleston 01 49,929 $16,635
  3. Horry 01 47,357 $13,222
  4. Berkeley 01 37,932 $12,810
  5. Richland 02 28,510 $14,024
  6. Lexington 01 28,031 $13,591

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.