Public schools in Walterboro, SC
8 open public schools with an address in Walterboro, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,865
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Walterboro public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Walterboro, SC: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,865 students, an average of 552 per school. The largest campus is Colleton County High (1,352 students), and the largest elementary school is Forest Hills Elementary (472).
Colleton 01 operates the most schools here (7), 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 13.5:1, similar to 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.
School districts and agencies serving Walterboro
Elementary schools in Walterboro
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Street Early Childhood Center Colleton 01 | PK–KG | 358 | 14.3:1 | |
| Forest Hills Elementary Colleton 01 | 01–05 | 472 | 12.4:1 | |
| Hendersonville Elementary Colleton 01 | PK–05 | 324 | 13.5:1 | |
| Libertas Academy-Colleton Charter Institute at Erskine · Charter | KG–04 | — | — | |
| Northside Elementary Colleton 01 | 01–05 | 428 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Walterboro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton County Middle Colleton 01 | 06–08 | 931 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Walterboro
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton County High Colleton 01 | 09–12 | 1,352 | 16.4:1 | |
| Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center Colleton 01 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.5%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black51.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Walterboro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,865 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Walterboro
How many public schools are in Walterboro, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Walterboro: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,865 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Walterboro?
Schools with an address in Walterboro belong to 2 education agencies, led by Colleton 01 (7 schools), Charter Institute at Erskine (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 Walterboro?
Colleton County High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Walterboro, with 1,352 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Walterboro?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Walterboro are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Libertas Academy-Colleton. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Walterboro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Walterboro public schools is 13.5:1, similar to 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 Walterboro 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