Best Schools in Irmo, South Carolina
10 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Irmo?
Use this page to compare every school in Irmo by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Ballentine Elementary
Elementary · Lexington 05. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
H. E. Corley Elementary
Elementary · Lexington 05. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Green Charter School Midlands
Elementary · Sc Public Charter School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Irmo for 2026 are Ballentine Elementary (9.1/10), H. E. Corley Elementary (8.2/10), and Green Charter School Midlands (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$239,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$239,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 38% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Irmo schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Irmo
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballentine Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | H. E. Corley Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Green Charter School Midlands | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Dutch Fork High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Oak Pointe Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | River Springs Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Irmo Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Dutch Fork Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Dutch Fork Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.0/10
- Median household income
- $92,147
- Median home value
- $239,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80%
33% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Irmo compares
South Carolina rank
#16 of 133
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.7
above South Carolina avg (6.3)
Median household income
$92k
148% of South Carolina median
Schools in this city
9
Lexington 05 runs 89% of Irmo's public schools
Irmo touches 2 districts, but Lexington 05 is the one most addresses actually attend.
Lexington 05 accounts for 8 of 9 public schools (89%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.5 to 9.1 — the spread is inside Irmo, not a citywide average.
- Lexington 058 public · 89%
- Sc Public Charter School District1 public · 11%
About Schools in Irmo, South Carolina
Irmo, South Carolina has 9 ranked public schools, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10. That average sits at a solid mid-range — and the distribution is worth understanding before you pick a neighborhood. Three schools, or 33% of the ranked roster, score 7.0 or higher. The remaining six cluster near or at the average, so address-level research matters here more than citywide reputation.
Dutch Fork High leads the city with an 8.0 out of 10, making it the clear top performer and the anchor for families with high-school-aged kids. It sits a full 1.5 points above the city average — a meaningful gap that signals consistently stronger academic outcomes. The Dutch Fork name carries through to the elementary level: Dutch Fork Elementary scores 7.5, placing it among the three schools above the 7.0 threshold alongside Irmo Elementary at 7.0. If your children are elementary-age, those three schools represent the upper tier of what Irmo's public system offers.
H.E. Corley Elementary (6.5) and Ballentine Elementary (6.4) land right at or just below the city average. Neither is a standout by the numbers, but both remain within a narrow range of the midpoint — this isn't a city with dramatic low outliers dragging performance down. The spread from the lowest-ranked school to Dutch Fork High is contained, which suggests a baseline of consistency even outside the top-tier options.
For parents doing practical school selection, the most important variable is whether your elementary-age children can access one of the top three performers. Dutch Fork High's 8.0 score makes it the strongest single argument for Irmo as a long-term family base — if your kids will age into that school's attendance zone, the high school trajectory is among the best the city offers. Confirm current attendance boundaries directly with the district before finalizing any address, since zone lines can shift. Parents prioritizing the elementary years should target Dutch Fork Elementary or Irmo Elementary specifically, as both score noticeably above the city's 6.5 average.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 513 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 572 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 3 | 264 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 489 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 426 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 |
| 6 | 521 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 457 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 908 students · 7th–8th | 5.5 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,705 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Irmo
Irmo, South Carolina · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$92,147
Median Home Value
$239,300
Median Rent
$1,599/mo
Population
38,475
College Educated
46%
Homeownership
80%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Community Profile
Irmo has a median household income of $92,147. It is a well-educated community where 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $239,300, with a median rent of $1,599/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- South Carolina
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
Resources
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Irmo, South Carolina
How many schools are in Irmo, South Carolina?
Irmo has 10 schools, including 9 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Irmo, South Carolina?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Irmo is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Irmo, South Carolina?
The top-ranked school in Irmo on MySchoolScout is Ballentine Elementary with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Irmo, South Carolina?
The top-ranked elementary school in Irmo on MySchoolScout is Ballentine Elementary with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Irmo, South Carolina?
The top-ranked middle school in Irmo on MySchoolScout is Dutch Fork Middle with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What is the best high school in Irmo, South Carolina?
The top-ranked high school in Irmo on MySchoolScout is Dutch Fork High with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve Irmo, South Carolina?
Irmo is served by 2 school districts: Lexington 05, Sc Public Charter School District.
What is the education level in Irmo, South Carolina?
According to Census data, 46% of adults in Irmo have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Irmo, South Carolina?
The median household income in Irmo is approximately $92,147 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Irmo, South Carolina?
Yes, Irmo has 1 private school alongside 9 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Irmo, South Carolina?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Irmo is 10.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Irmo, South Carolina?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.