Public schools in Kershaw, SC
6 open public schools with an address in Kershaw, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,029
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Kershaw public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Kershaw, SC: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,029 students, an average of 505 per school. The largest campus is North Central High (563 students), and the largest elementary school is Kershaw Elementary (512).
Kershaw 01 operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Kershaw campus. 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 14.5:1, higher 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Kershaw
Elementary schools in Kershaw
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw Elementary Lancaster 01 | PK–05 | 512 | 14.1:1 | |
| North Central Elementary Kershaw 01 | PK–05 | 509 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Kershaw
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Middle Lancaster 01 · Magnet | 06–08 | 480 | 14.9:1 | |
| North Central Middle Kershaw 01 | 06–08 | 408 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Kershaw
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson High Lancaster 01 · Magnet | 09–12 | 557 | 11.4:1 | |
| North Central High Kershaw 01 | 09–12 | 563 | 14.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.5%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black19.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Kershaw schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,029 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kershaw
How many public schools are in Kershaw, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Kershaw: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,029 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kershaw?
Schools with an address in Kershaw belong to 2 education agencies, led by Kershaw 01 (3 schools), Lancaster 01 (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kershaw?
North Central High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kershaw, with 563 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kershaw?
No school with an address in Kershaw 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 Kershaw schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kershaw public schools is 14.5:1, higher 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 Kershaw 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