For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,492 students in Latta, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Latta, SC are Latta High School, Latta Middle School and Latta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latta, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Latta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Latta, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Latta High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
618 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5751
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5751
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Latta Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-7117
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-7117
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Latta Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Viking Drive
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5295
Latta, SC 29565
(843) 752-5295
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Latta, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Latta, SC include Latta High School, Latta Middle School and Latta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Latta?
3 public schools are located in Latta.
What is the racial composition of students in Latta?
Latta public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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