Public schools in Irmo, SC
9 open public schools with an address in Irmo, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,746
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Irmo public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Irmo, SC: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,746 students, an average of 638 per school. The largest campus is Dutch Fork High (1,703 students), and the largest elementary school is H. E. Corley Elementary (557).
Lexington 05 operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 11.1:1, 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, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Irmo
Elementary schools in Irmo
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballentine Elementary Lexington 05 | PK–05 | 523 | 13.4:1 | |
| Dutch Fork Elementary Lexington 05 · Magnet | PK–05 | 442 | 9.6:1 | |
| GREEN Charter School Midlands SC Public Charter School District · Charter | KG–08 | 258 | 9.9:1 | |
| H. E. Corley Elementary Lexington 05 · Magnet | PK–05 | 557 | 10.1:1 | |
| Irmo Elementary Lexington 05 | PK–05 | 487 | 12:1 | |
| Oak Pointe Elementary Lexington 05 | PK–05 | 484 | 11.1:1 | |
| River Springs Elementary Lexington 05 | PK–05 | 416 | 10.1:1 |
Middle schools in Irmo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork Middle Lexington 05 | 06–08 | 876 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Irmo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High Lexington 05 · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,703 | 14:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.2%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black33.2%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Irmo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,746 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Irmo
How many public schools are in Irmo, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Irmo: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,746 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Irmo?
Schools with an address in Irmo belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lexington 05 (8 schools), 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 Irmo?
Dutch Fork High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Irmo, with 1,703 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Irmo?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Irmo are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including GREEN Charter School Midlands. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Irmo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Irmo public schools is 11.1:1, 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 Irmo 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.
Nearby South Carolina cities
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