Best South Carolina high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are top 25
A new study reveals the top 25 high schools in South Carolina for athletes. Did your school make the list in 2026?
South Carolina's high school athletic landscape is legendary, with football standouts like AJ Green and Jadeveon Clowne y, and basketball stars like A'ja Wilson and Natasha Anderson, adding to the state's legacy as one of the best in the country. The reputation has not changed in 2026, as South Carolina is a haven for elite high school talent in all sports. With that in mind, which high schools in South Carolina are considered the best for athletes today?
According to a study conducted by Niche , which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U. S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. Ben Lippen School (Columbia) Total number of sports: 20 24. South Pointe High School (Rock Hill) Total number of sports: 21 23.
Trinity Collegiate School (Darlington) Total number of sports: 16 22. Cardinal Newman School (Columbia) Total number of sports: 16 21. Whale Branch Early College High School (Seabrook) Total number of sports: 16 20.