Schools in Orangeburg, South Carolina (2025)
12 schools · 5,198 students · 9 public, 3 charter · median Enrollment 419.
Orangeburg, in South Carolina, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,198 students. By level there are 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high; by sector 9 public, 3 charter.
The median Enrollment across Orangeburg's schools is 419, below the South Carolina median of 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
12 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Willie Jeffries School of Excellence (82.5, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Mellichamp Elementary (70.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and William J. Clark Middle (69.3, top 25% of middle 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 Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students), Marshall Elementary (625 students), William J. Clark Middle (587 students).
Ranked schools in Orangeburg
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 183Willie Jeffries School of ExcellenceOrangeburg · Charter Elementary– · 274 students
- 270Mellichamp ElementaryOrangeburg · Public Elementary– · 144 students
- 369William J. Clark MiddleOrangeburg · Public Middle– · 587 students
- 462Brookdale ElementaryOrangeburg · Public Elementary– · 215 students
- 558Sheridan ElementaryOrangeburg · Public Elementary– · 450 students
- 642Edisto ElementaryOrangeburg · Public Elementary– · 419 students
- 742Whittaker ElementaryOrangeburg · Public Elementary– · 325 students
- 841Robert E. Howard MiddleOrangeburg · Public Middle– · 396 students
- 938Orangeburg Wilkinson HighOrangeburg · Public High– · 992 students
- 1033Marshall ElementaryOrangeburg · Public Elementary– · 625 students
- 1123Orangeburg High School for Health ProfessionsOrangeburg · Charter High– · 492 students
- 1215Felton Laboratory Charter SchoolOrangeburg · Charter Elementary23% Math proficiency · 279 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie Jeffries School of Excellence Orangeburg · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 82.5 Top 10% | – | 274 |
| 2 | Mellichamp Elementary Orangeburg · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 70.3 Top 25% | – | 144 |
| 3 | William J. Clark Middle Orangeburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | – | 587 |
| 4 | Brookdale Elementary Orangeburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.7 Top 50% | – | 215 |
| 5 | Sheridan Elementary Orangeburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.2 Top 50% | – | 450 |
| 6 | Edisto Elementary Orangeburg · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 41.6 Lower 50% | – | 419 |
| 7 | Whittaker Elementary Orangeburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.6 Lower 50% | – | 325 |
| 8 | Robert E. Howard Middle Orangeburg · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | – | 396 |
| 9 | Orangeburg Wilkinson High Orangeburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.5 Lower 50% | – | 992 |
| 10 | Marshall Elementary Orangeburg · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.7 Lower 50% | – | 625 |
| 11 | Orangeburg High School for Health Professions Orangeburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 22.7 Lower 50% | – | 492 |
| 12 | Felton Laboratory Charter School Orangeburg · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 14.8 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 279 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Orangeburg side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Orangeburg?
Willie Jeffries School of Excellence is the highest-ranked school in Orangeburg with a Success Index (US) of 82.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Orangeburg?
Orangeburg has 12 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) educating 5,198 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Orangeburg?
The median Enrollment across schools in Orangeburg is 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.