Public schools in Georgetown, SC
8 open public schools with an address in Georgetown, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,481
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Georgetown public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Georgetown, SC: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,481 students, an average of 435 per school. The largest campus is Georgetown High (918 students), and the largest elementary school is Kensington Elementary (548).
Every listed school belongs to Georgetown 01. 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 11.3:1, 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 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Georgetown
Elementary schools in Georgetown
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown's Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Perform Georgetown 01 · Magnet | PK–05 | 163 | 10.7:1 | |
| Kensington Elementary Georgetown 01 | PK–05 | 548 | 13.5:1 | |
| Maryville Elementary Georgetown 01 | PK–05 | 444 | 11.3:1 | |
| McDonald Elementary Georgetown 01 | PK–05 | 389 | 10.7:1 | |
| Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion School Georgetown 01 · Magnet | PK–05 | 78 | 6.4:1 | |
| Sampit Elementary Georgetown 01 | PK–05 | 270 | 11.3:1 |
Middle schools in Georgetown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Middle Georgetown 01 | 06–08 | 671 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Georgetown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High Georgetown 01 | 09–12 | 918 | 13.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.2%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black48.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Georgetown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,481 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Georgetown
How many public schools are in Georgetown, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Georgetown: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,481 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Georgetown?
All listed public schools with an address in Georgetown belong to Georgetown 01. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Georgetown?
Georgetown High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Georgetown, with 918 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Georgetown?
No school with an address in Georgetown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Georgetown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Georgetown public schools is 11.3:1, 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 Georgetown 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