Public schools in Bishopville, SC
5 open public schools with an address in Bishopville, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
900
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Bishopville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Bishopville, SC: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 900 students, an average of 225 per school. The largest campus is Lee Central High (402 students).
Lee 01 operates the most schools here (3), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Bishopville
Elementary schools in Bishopville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Central Elementary Lee 01 | PK–05 | — | — |
Middle schools in Bishopville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Central Middle Lee 01 | 06–08 | 288 | 10.3:1 |
High schools in Bishopville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Central High Lee 01 | 09–12 | 402 | 7.2:1 | |
| Lee High Dept Of Correction N04 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 5 | 1.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bishopville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech SC Public Charter School District · Charter | KG–12 | 205 | 15.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.2%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black87.5%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Bishopville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (900 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bishopville
How many public schools are in Bishopville, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Bishopville: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 900 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bishopville?
Schools with an address in Bishopville belong to 3 education agencies, led by Lee 01 (3 schools), Dept Of Correction N04 (1 school), SC Public Charter School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bishopville?
Lee Central High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bishopville, with 402 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bishopville?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Bishopville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bishopville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bishopville public schools is 8.8:1, lower than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bishopville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities