--- title: "HereTest Education HERE" url: https://test.herecity.com/education-heretest-sc/ date: 2026-06-09T20:53:25+00:00 modified: 2026-06-12T12:56:47+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Test" attribution: "HERE Test" --- # HereTest Education HERE *Source: [HERE Test](https://test.herecity.com/education-heretest-sc/) — June 9, 2026 by * HERE HereTest — Education Coverage # HereTest Schools News Schools, Colleges, Careers & Education News — HereTest HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity in HereTest. From K-12 to University of South Carolina HereTest — use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters. [School Finder Quiz](#school-matcher) [Search Schools](#school-directory) [Education News](#edu-news) [Deadlines](#edu-deadlines) [Featured Programs](#featured-programs) [Decision Maker](#decision-maker) [Online Education](#online-education) Presenting Sponsor [Your Business Here — Reach Every Family in HereTest](/advertise/) Updated weekly  ·  HereTest, SC  ·  8 High Schools  ·  1 Colleges HereTest is home to 2 school districts serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. High schools serving HereTest families include **HereTest High School** (Hornets), **South HereTest High School** (Thoroughbreds), **North Augusta High School** (Yellow Jackets), **Midland Valley High School** (Mustangs), **Fox Creek High School** (Predators), and 3 more. HEREHereTest covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone across HereTest. HereTest's higher-education landscape includes 1 institution: **University of South Carolina HereTest** (Pacers), NCAA D2. HEREHereTest covers admissions deadlines, scholarship windows, athletic schedules, and campus announcements for each institution. SC's public-school governance flows through the **SC Department of Education**, which administers **SC READY** assessments each spring and enforces the **Read to Succeed Act** — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The **South Carolina High School League (SCHSL)** governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings. HEREHereTest tracks school-board meetings across HereTest — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and **SC READY** scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a HereTest classroom or on a HereTest campus, it is HERE. DEADLINES 16dSC Need-Based Grants — Apply Now•PassedFAFSA Priority Deadline•PassedSC Teaching Fellows Application•PassedSC School of Math & Science — Applications•PassedSC READY Testing Window•48dUniversity of South Carolina HereTest Fall 2026 Applications Open•PassedHereTest County Public School District Open Enrollment•16dSC Need-Based Grants — Apply Now•PassedFAFSA Priority Deadline•PassedSC Teaching Fellows Application•PassedSC School of Math & Science — Applications•PassedSC READY Testing Window•48dUniversity of South Carolina HereTest Fall 2026 Applications Open•PassedHereTest County Public School District Open Enrollment• Latest Coverage ## Education News 🏫 School Board ### HereTest school board budget hearing scheduled for March Community members invited to weigh in on the proposed 2026–27 budget for HereTest schools. March 10, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🏫 Local Schools ### HereTest High School renovation update Work continues on facilities improvements at HereTest High School in HereTest. March 8, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 💻 College ### University of South Carolina HereTest launches new workforce certificate program this fall University of South Carolina HereTest's new certificate program is designed for working adults in HereTest. March 6, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🏫 Higher Ed ### University of South Carolina HereTest receives STEM endowment gift A donation will expand science and engineering programs at University of South Carolina HereTest. March 5, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🌸 Scholarships ### SC WINS scholarship expansion benefits HereTest students The SC WINS workforce scholarship is expanding eligibility — hundreds of HereTest residents may now qualify. March 3, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🏫 School Board ### HereTest school rezoning proposal under review A proposed boundary change could shift student attendance zones ahead of the 2026–27 school year in HereTest. March 1, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) **Submit an Education Tip** Know something we should cover? Board meeting, school news, or funding opportunity? Submit Tip Section Sponsor [Sponsor Education News — Reach HereTest Families](/advertise/) Interactive Tool ## Right School. Right Neighborhood. HERE! Tell us what matters to your family — schools, community feel, budget — and we'll match you to the right HereTest neighborhood. Step 1 of 6 ### What grades are you shopping schools for? ✓ PreK / KindergartenAges 4–6 ✓ Elementary (1–5)Ages 6–11 ✓ Middle School (6–8)Ages 11–14 ✓ High School (9–12)Ages 14–18 ✓ Not school age yet — planning aheadFuture family planning Continue → Step 2 of 6 ### What matters most to you in a school? (Select up to 3) ✓ Academic PerformanceTest scores, college prep ✓ AthleticsCompetitive sports, facilities ✓ Arts & ActivitiesMusic, theater, clubs ✓ Small Class SizeIndividual attention ✓ Diversity & InclusionInclusive community ✓ STEM ProgramsScience, tech, engineering, math ✓ AP / Honors / IBAdvanced coursework ✓ Safety & School CulturePositive environment ← Back Continue → Step 3 of 6 ### What kind of community feels like home? ✓ Small & Tight-KnitClose community, know your neighbors — HereTest area ✓ Suburban & GrowingNew development, good schools — HereTest suburbs ✓ Urban & ConnectedHereTest — walkable, arts, dining ✓ Rural & SpaciousHereTest — land, quiet, small-town feel ← Back Continue → Step 4 of 6 ### Which part of HereTest? ✓ Woodside Plantation ✓ Downtown / Historic District ✓ Houndslake ✓ Cedar Creek ✓ Midtown ✓ Belvedere ✓ Graniteville ✓ Open — show me what fits anywhereNo location preference ← Back Continue → Step 5 of 6 ### Tell us about your move Moving Timeline ✓ Yes — Actively Looking ✓ Yes — Within 6 Months ✓ Planning Ahead 1+ Year ✓ Just Researching Budget Range ✓ Under $200K ✓ $200K–$300K ✓ $300K–$400K ✓ $400K–$600K ✓ $600K+ Home to Sell? ✓ Yes ✓ No (First Home or Renting) ✓ Maybe ← Back Continue → Step 6 of 6 ### Where should we send your neighborhood match? We'll email your personalized school & neighborhood report — free, no obligation. Get My Match → No spam. We match you with a local real estate expert only if you want us to. ← Back Your Match ## Your HereTest Neighborhood Match Woodside Plantation HereTest HereTest County Public School District — HereTest High School HereTest offers a range of neighborhoods that match different school and lifestyle priorities. Connect with a local real estate expert to explore what fits your family best. Contact a local agent for current pricing [Connect with a Local Real Estate Partner](/contact/) Start Over Sponsor the School Finder [Reach every relocating family in HereTest — Become a Sponsor](/advertise/) Full Directory ## HereTest School Directory, Report Cards, and School News 8+ High Schools 1 Colleges & Universities — Technical Programs 2 School Districts [All Schools](https://test.herecity.com/schools-heretest-sc/?school_type=all) [High Schools](https://test.herecity.com/schools-heretest-sc/?school_type=high) [Middle Schools](https://test.herecity.com/schools-heretest-sc/?school_type=middle) [Elementary](https://test.herecity.com/schools-heretest-sc/?school_type=elementary) [Colleges](https://test.herecity.com/schools-heretest-sc/?school_type=college) [Technical Programs](https://test.herecity.com/schools-heretest-sc/?school_type=technical) ### HereTest High Schools HereTest County Public School District ### HereTest County Public School District **High Schools:** HereTest High School (Hornets), South HereTest High School (Thoroughbreds), North Augusta High School (Yellow Jackets), Midland Valley High School (Mustangs), Silver Bluff High School (Bulldogs), Wagener-Salley High School (War Eagles), Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High School (Trojans) **County:** HereTest Charter — HereTest/Edgefield Counties ### Charter — HereTest/Edgefield Counties **High Schools:** Fox Creek High School (Predators) **County:** HereTest Statewide Magnet ### SC Governor's School for Science & Mathematics **Area:** Hartsville, SC — statewide enrollment **Type:** Residential magnet high school for SC students Applications open annually [School Website →](https://www.scgssm.org) Directory Sponsor [Featured Listing — Get Your School or Program Seen by Every HereTest Family](/advertise/) Public Accountability Data ## School Report Cards Official annual ratings from the **South Carolina Education Oversight Committee** and the **South Carolina Department of Education**. Showing every rated public school in HereTest County for the 2024-25 school year. Click any school to view the full report card on the official SC Report Cards site (graduation rate, academic progress, school climate, financial data). All (41) High Schools (8) Middle Schools (12) Elementary Schools (21) School Level District Overall Rating Report Card [HereTest High School](https://www.acpsd.net/ahs) High HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=002&t=H) [HereTest Scholars Academy](https://www.acpsd.net/o/asa) High HereTest County Public Excellent [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=061&t=H) [Midland Valley](https://www.acpsd.net/o/mvhs) High HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=006&t=H) [North Augusta High School](https://www.acpsd.net/nahs) High HereTest County Public Good [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=012&t=H) [Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/rsmmh) High HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=068&t=H) [Silver Bluff High School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/sbh) High HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=001&t=H) [South HereTest High School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/SAHS) High HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=003&t=H) [Wagener-Salley Hs](https://www.acpsd.net/o/wshs) High HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=015&t=H) [A. 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Corbett Middle School](https://www.acpsd.net/CORBETT) Middle HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=063&t=M) [HereTest Intermediate School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/ais) Middle HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=067&t=M) [Highland Springs Middle School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/hsms) Middle HereTest County Public Good [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=069&t=M) [Jackson Stem Magnet Middle School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/jms) Middle HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=033&t=M) [Kennedy Middle School](https://www.acpsd.net/kms) Middle HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=017&t=M) [Langley Bath Clearwater Middle School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/lbc) Middle HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=008&t=M) [Leavelle Mccampbell Middle School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/lmms) Middle HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=009&t=M) [New Ellenton Middle Steam Magnet School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/nems) Middle HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=010&t=M) [North Augusta Middle School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/nams) Middle HereTest County Public Excellent [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=011&t=M) [Paul Knox Middle School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/pkms) Middle HereTest County Public Good [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=007&t=M) [Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/rsmmh) Middle HereTest County Public Below Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=068&t=M) [Schofield Middle School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/sms) Middle HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=028&t=M) [Belvedere Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/bes) Elementary HereTest County Public Excellent [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=019&t=E) [Byrd Elementary](https://www.acpsd.net/o/byes) Elementary HereTest County Public Good [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=021&t=E) [Chukker Creek Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/Domain/29) Elementary HereTest County Public Good [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=056&t=E) [Clearwater Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/ces) Elementary HereTest County Public Below Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=024&t=E) [Cyril B Busbee](https://www.acpsd.net/o/busbee) Elementary HereTest County Public Below Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=051&t=E) [East HereTest School Of The Arts](https://www.acpsd.net/o/easa) Elementary HereTest County Public Excellent [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=027&t=E) [Gloverville Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/gles) Elementary HereTest County Public Good [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=029&t=E) [Graniteville Elementary](https://www.acpsd.net/GVES) Elementary HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=066&t=E) [Greendale Elementary](https://www.acpsd.net/o/gres) Elementary HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=030&t=E) [Hammond Hill Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/hhes) Elementary HereTest County Public Excellent [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=031&t=E) [HereTest Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/aes) Elementary HereTest County Public Excellent [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=016&t=E) [J.D. Lever Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/jdles) Elementary HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=022&t=E) [Jefferson Elementary](https://www.acpsd.net/JES) Elementary HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=005&t=E) [Millbrook Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/mes) Elementary HereTest County Public Excellent [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=035&t=E) [Mossy Creek Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/mce) Elementary HereTest County Public Good [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=058&t=E) [North Augusta Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/noae) Elementary HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=039&t=E) [North HereTest Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/NAIES) Elementary HereTest County Public Good [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=038&t=E) [Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/owes) Elementary HereTest County Public Good [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=054&t=E) [Redcliffe Elementary School](http://www.acpsd.net/RES) Elementary HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=055&t=E) [Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/rsmes) Elementary HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=059&t=E) [Warrenville Elementary School](https://www.acpsd.net/o/wes) Elementary HereTest County Public Average [View →](https://screportcards.com/overview/?y=2025&d=0201&s=052&t=E) **Rating scale:** Excellent Good Average Below Average Unsatisfactory Not Rated Source: [SC Report Cards](https://screportcards.com/) — published annually by the SC Education Oversight Committee and SC Department of Education. Ratings reflect the 2024-25 school year. Report Cards Sponsor [Reach Every HereTest Family Comparing Schools — Get Featured Here](/advertise/) 6. FEATURED SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS ============================================================ --> Active Deadlines & Notable Programs ## Featured Schools & Programs University of South Carolina HereTest Fall 2026 Applications Open APPLICATIONS OPEN University of South Carolina HereTest serves HereTest and the surrounding Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) region. NCAA D2. Pacers  ·  SC in-state tuition available  ·  Multiple degree programs [Learn More →](https://pacersports.com) SC Governor's School for Science & Math Statewide Magnet Applications APPLICATIONS OPEN SC's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all SC students. Free tuition  ·  Residential program  ·  Grades 11–12 [Learn More →](https://www.scgssm.org/admissions) SC Teaching Fellows Teaching Fellows Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP $6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in SC. Competitive program recognizing future educators. $6,000/year  ·  Service requirement  ·  All SC colleges [Learn More →](https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows.html) Featured Listing [Get Your School or Program Featured Here — Contact HEREHereTest](/advertise/) Interactive Career & Education Tool ## The HERE Decision Maker 6 questions, a personalized education & career roadmap. Free. No sign-up. Question 1 of 6 Question 1 of 6 ### Where are you right now? ✓ High School StudentCurrently enrolled, exploring next steps ✓ Recent GraduateHS or college grad, starting out ✓ Working AdultAlready working, looking to advance or change ✓ Parent / GuardianResearching options for my child Continue → Question 2 of 6 ### What matters most to you? ✓ Income FastMaximize earnings as quickly as possible ✓ Passion & PurposeWork that aligns with my values and interests ✓ Stability & SecurityConsistent job, good benefits, solid future ✓ Growth & AdvancementCareer path with upward mobility and learning ← Back Continue → Question 3 of 6 ### How do you learn best? ✓ Hands-OnLabs, workshops, apprenticeships, doing ✓ Structured ClassroomLectures, assignments, guided learning ✓ Self-DirectedOnline, at my own pace, flexible schedule ✓ Mix of EverythingCombination that keeps me engaged ← Back Continue → Question 4 of 6 ### How much time can you commit? ✓ Full-Time Student30–40 hours/week, fully committed to education ✓ Part-Time (10–20 hrs/wk)Working while studying, steady pace ✓ A Few Hours Per WeekMicro-learning, certifications, self-study ✓ Weekend / Evening OnlyDay job, learning outside work hours ← Back Continue → Question 5 of 6 ### What career field interests you most? ✓ Healthcare & NursingNursing, therapy, public health, allied health ✓ Technology & ITSoftware, cybersecurity, data, networking ✓ Skilled TradesElectrician, HVAC, welding, construction ✓ Business & FinanceManagement, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship ✓ EducationTeaching, counseling, school administration ✓ Creative & MediaDesign, communications, arts, journalism ✓ Manufacturing & EngineeringAdvanced manufacturing, engineering technology ✓ Public ServiceGovernment, military, first responders, social work ← Back Continue → Question 6 of 6 ### Where should we send your personalized roadmap? We'll email your free education & career plan — no obligation. Get My Roadmap → ← Back Your Personalized Roadmap ## Your HereTest Education & Career Plan Based on your answers, here are the top 3 paths we recommend in HereTest. **Want this plan emailed to you?** We'll send a PDF summary plus local scholarship and program contacts. Send My Plan Start Over Decision Maker Sponsor [Sponsor the Decision Maker — Reach Job Seekers & Students in HereTest](/advertise/) Flexible Learning Options ## Online & Hybrid Education Accredited programs for HereTest residents who need flexibility. University of South Carolina HereTest University of South Carolina HereTest Online Programs Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students. SC in-state tuition [Learn More →](#) Google Career Certificates Grow with Google — Career Certificates Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by HereTest's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded. Free via Coursera Financial Aid [Learn More →](https://grow.google/certificates/) SC Technical College System SC Online Workforce Training The SC Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges. SC in-state rates + WIOA eligible [Learn More →](https://www.sctechsystem.edu) Western Governors University WGU — Competency-Based Degrees Flat-rate tuition online university; fully accredited. Strong in nursing, teaching, IT, and business. Popular with working adults. ~$3,900–$4,900/6-month term [Learn More →](https://www.wgu.edu) Program Sponsor [Feature Your Online Program — Reach Adult Learners in HereTest](/advertise/) Governance & Accountability ## School Board Meetings HEREHereTest covers every public school board meeting in HereTest — agendas published in advance, votes summarized after. HereTest County Public School District HereTest County Public School District **Next Meeting:** Check district website for schedule **Location:** HereTest — district office Charter — HereTest/Edgefield Counties Charter — HereTest/Edgefield Counties **Next Meeting:** Check district website for schedule **Location:** HereTest — district office ### Key Education Policy Issues — HereTest 📚 SC READY Scores — Grade-level reading by 3rd grade HIGH 💰 Title I Funding Allocations — HereTest schools HIGH 🏫 School Safety — Resource officers on campus HIGH 🎓 Dual Enrollment Expansion — High school / college MEDIUM 🏗️ Facilities & Bonds — Building referenda MEDIUM 👩‍🏫 Teacher Recruitment & Pay — Local supplements HIGH Section Sponsor [Sponsor Board Coverage — Reach HereTest Education Leaders](/advertise/) Common Questions ## Education FAQ — HereTest ### How many school districts does HereTest have? + HereTest is served by 2 school districts. Each district has its own elected board, superintendent, and budget. Use our School Neighborhood Matcher above to find which district fits your family. ### How do I enroll my child in a HereTest school? + Enrollment is handled at the district level. Your school district is determined by your home address. Contact the relevant district office or visit their website for forms, residency requirements, and deadlines. ### What colleges are in or near HereTest? + HereTest and HereTest are served by 1 higher-education institution: University of South Carolina HereTest. Use our Decision Maker tool above to find the right fit for your goals. ### Is there financial aid available for HereTest students? + Yes — the SC LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships are merit-based awards for students attending SC colleges. SC WINS is a workforce scholarship for technical programs. FAFSA is available for all eligible students. The SC Teaching Fellows scholarship provides $6,000/year for future educators. ### How does high school athletics work in HereTest? + High school athletics in HereTest are governed by the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HEREHereTest covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement. ### How do I submit a tip or story idea to HEREHereTest? + Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting HereTest students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Weekly Newsletter ## HereTest Education Newsletter Every Thursday — deadlines, board meeting summaries, scholarship alerts, and education news for HereTest. 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