Most Educated Cities in South Carolina
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in South Carolina based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Clemson University leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% and a population of 6,434.
The top three cities are Clemson University (100.0%), Sullivan's Island (87.2%), and Kiawah Island (86.5%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in South Carolina.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Clemson University | 100.0% | 6,434 |
| #2 | Sullivan's Island | 87.2% | 2,127 |
| #3 | Kiawah Island | 86.5% | 2,196 |
| #4 | Daufuskie Island | 83.9% | 636 |
| #5 | Seabrook Island | 82.1% | 2,107 |
| #6 | Pawleys Island | 81.6% | 116 |
| #7 | DeBordieu Colony | 80.9% | 748 |
| #8 | Harbor Island | 80.8% | 310 |
| #9 | Baxter Village | 71.1% | 4,355 |
| #10 | Isle of Palms | 69.7% | 4,350 |
| #11 | Arcadia Lakes | 69.3% | 843 |
| #12 | Rockville | 67.4% | 125 |
| #13 | Mount Pleasant | 66.2% | 92,662 |
| #14 | Tega Cay | 65.7% | 13,267 |
| #15 | Keowee Key | 64.8% | 3,307 |
| #16 | Five Forks | 64.7% | 19,093 |
| #17 | Forest Acres | 63.1% | 10,491 |
| #18 | Briarcliffe Acres | 61.4% | 499 |
| #19 | Folly Beach | 60.5% | 958 |
| #20 | Clemson | 59.0% | 17,759 |
| #21 | Plum Branch | 58.4% | 95 |
| #22 | Fort Mill | 58.1% | 28,281 |
| #23 | Charleston | 57.7% | 152,014 |
| #24 | Fripp Island | 57.3% | 753 |
| #25 | Tigerville | 57.0% | 1,955 |
| #26 | Edisto Beach | 55.9% | 987 |
| #27 | McClellanville | 55.8% | 734 |
| #28 | Six Mile | 55.7% | 984 |
| #29 | Hilton Head Island | 55.3% | 37,805 |
| #30 | Greenville | 55.0% | 71,755 |
| #31 | Pendleton | 51.0% | 3,542 |
| #32 | Litchfield Beach | 49.5% | 9,544 |
| #33 | Central | 48.6% | 5,299 |
| #34 | James Island | 48.0% | 11,738 |
| #35 | Lexington | 48.0% | 24,132 |
| #36 | Bluffton | 47.9% | 31,323 |
| #37 | Lake Murray of Richland | 46.9% | 7,057 |
| #38 | Lake Wylie | 46.4% | 15,177 |
| #39 | Meggett | 46.4% | 1,274 |
| #40 | Columbia | 46.1% | 138,019 |
| #41 | Wade Hampton | 45.7% | 20,703 |
| #42 | Hardeeville | 45.6% | 9,293 |
| #43 | Ulmer | 45.5% | 118 |
| #44 | Travelers Rest | 45.4% | 8,137 |
| #45 | Aiken | 45.1% | 32,334 |
| #46 | India Hook | 44.5% | 3,794 |
| #47 | Taylors | 44.4% | 23,686 |
| #48 | Blythewood | 44.3% | 5,309 |
| #49 | The Cliffs Valley | 43.8% | 813 |
| #50 | Due West | 43.4% | 1,185 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in South Carolina?
Clemson University ranks #1 for most educated cities in South Carolina with a value of 100.0% and a population of 6,434.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in South Carolina?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in South Carolina. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does South Carolina compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare South Carolina's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.