Public schools in Hopkins, SC
5 open public schools with an address in Hopkins, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,987
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hopkins public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Hopkins, SC: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,987 students, an average of 597 per school. The largest campus is Lower Richland High (1,218 students), and the largest elementary school is Horrell Hill Elementary (565).
Every listed school belongs to Richland 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 12.6:1, 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 districts and agencies serving Hopkins
Elementary schools in Hopkins
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Elementary Richland 01 | PK–05 | 284 | 12.6:1 | |
| Horrell Hill Elementary Richland 01 | PK–05 | 565 | 15.3:1 |
Middle schools in Hopkins
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Middle Richland 01 | 06–08 | 458 | 11.2:1 | |
| Southeast Middle Richland 01 | 06–08 | 462 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in Hopkins
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Richland High Richland 01 | 09–12 | 1,218 | 13.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.6%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black76.8%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Hopkins schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,987 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hopkins
How many public schools are in Hopkins, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Hopkins: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,987 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hopkins?
All listed public schools with an address in Hopkins belong to Richland 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 Hopkins?
Lower Richland High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hopkins, with 1,218 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hopkins?
No school with an address in Hopkins 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 Hopkins schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hopkins public schools is 12.6:1, 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 Hopkins 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