Schools in Central, South Carolina (2025)
3 schools · 2,556 students · 3 public · median Enrollment 835.
Central, in South Carolina, has 3 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,556 students. By level there are 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary; by sector 3 public.
The median Enrollment across Central's schools is 835, above the South Carolina median of 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is D. W. Daniel High (77.5, top 10% of high schools nationally), followed by R. C. Edwards Middle (65.7, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and Central Academy of the Arts (55.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students), R. C. Edwards Middle (835 students), Central Academy of the Arts (499 students).
Ranked schools in Central
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 178D. W. Daniel HighCentral · Public High72% Math proficiency · 1,222 students
- 266R. C. Edwards MiddleCentral · Public Middle61% Math proficiency · 835 students
- 355Central Academy of the ArtsCentral · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 499 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D. W. Daniel High Central · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77.5 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 1,222 |
| 2 | R. C. Edwards Middle Central · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.7 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 835 |
| 3 | Central Academy of the Arts Central · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 499 |
Compare the top 3 schools in Central side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Central?
D. W. Daniel High is the highest-ranked school in Central with a Success Index (US) of 77.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Central?
Central has 3 schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) educating 2,556 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Central?
The median Enrollment across schools in Central is 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.