Elgin’s public schools outscore 60% of South Carolina districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Elgin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Elgin’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 95 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Elgin’s, its schools beat 37%, lower than their 60% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 52% of tested students were proficient in reading and 37% in math, against 52% and 41% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,809 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then four middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Elgin’s grade
B: better than 60% of South Carolina school districts. Both inputs trail the South Carolina average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Elgin, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Elgin · depends on your address
Lugoff-Elgin High
Grades 9–12 · 1,759 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Lugoff
Camden High
Grades 9–12 · 1,136 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Camden
North Central High
Grades 9–12 · 563 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kershaw
10th grade in Elgin · depends on your address
Lugoff-Elgin High
Grades 9–12 · 1,759 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Lugoff
Camden High
Grades 9–12 · 1,136 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Camden
North Central High
Grades 9–12 · 563 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Kershaw
Elgin’s public schools are run by Kershaw County School District, which also serves Bethune and Camden. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Elgin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Elgin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin | B | Kershaw County |
Every school in Elgin
16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Elgin’s schools
Are Elgin’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of South Carolina: the public schools Elgin children attend outscore 60% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 37%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Elgin in?
Kershaw County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 11,135 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do Elgin kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Lugoff-Elgin High, Camden High and North Central High.
What is Elgin’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Kershaw County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Elgin spend per student?
$12,809 in Kershaw County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Elgin families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Elgin → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.