Schools in Lancaster, South Carolina (2025)
14 schools · 9,085 students · 13 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 477.
Lancaster, in South Carolina, has 14 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 9,085 students. By level there are 8 elementary, 3 high, 3 middle; by sector 13 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Lancaster's schools is 477, below the South Carolina median of 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
14 of the 14 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Indian Land High (78.5, top 10% of high schools nationally), followed by Buford High (70.8, top 25% of high schools nationally), and Van Wyck Elementary (70.2, top 25% 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 Indian Land High (1,905 students), Lancaster High (1,390 students), Van Wyck Elementary (820 students).
Ranked schools in Lancaster
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 179Indian Land HighLancaster · Public High76% Math proficiency · 1,905 students
- 271Buford HighLancaster · Public High62% Math proficiency · 532 students
- 370Van Wyck ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 820 students
- 469Buford ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 792 students
- 556North ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 645 students
- 651Discovery Charter of LancasterLancaster · Charter Elementary44.5% Math proficiency · 146 students
- 750McDonald Green ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 337 students
- 847Lancaster HighLancaster · Public High34% Math proficiency · 1,390 students
- 944Buford MiddleLancaster · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 374 students
- 1039Erwin ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 418 students
- 1130South MiddleLancaster · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 1227A. R. Rucker MiddleLancaster · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 1319Clinton ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 412 students
- 1417Brooklyn Springs ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 398 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Land High Lancaster · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.5 Top 10% | 76% Math proficiency | 1,905 |
| 2 | Buford High Lancaster · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.8 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 532 |
| 3 | Van Wyck Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 70.2 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 820 |
| 4 | Buford Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 792 |
| 5 | North Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.5 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 645 |
| 6 | Discovery Charter of Lancaster Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 50.5 Top 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 146 |
| 7 | McDonald Green Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.0 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 8 | Lancaster High Lancaster · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.8 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 1,390 |
| 9 | Buford Middle Lancaster · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.9 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 374 |
| 10 | Erwin Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 11 | South Middle Lancaster · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 12 | A. R. Rucker Middle Lancaster · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.7 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 13 | Clinton Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.0 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 14 | Brooklyn Springs Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 398 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Lancaster side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lancaster?
Indian Land High is the highest-ranked school in Lancaster with a Success Index (US) of 78.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Lancaster?
Lancaster has 14 schools (3 high, 8 elementary, 3 middle) educating 9,085 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Lancaster?
The median Enrollment across schools in Lancaster is 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.