The best South Carolina high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25
Jadeveon Clowney announces his college football commitment to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks along side his mother Josenna Clowney and father David Clowney during a press conference at South Pointe High School on February 14, 2011 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
When one thinks of South Carolina's high school sports landscape, one of the country's richest football scenes instantly comes to mind.
The state is known for producing elite talents like Jadeveon Clowney and AJ Green as well as legends like Heisman winner George Rogers.
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And off the gridiron, names like A'ja Wilson, Natasha Anderson, and Caroline Conti also add to the state's incredible high school history.
With that, the schools have become equally intertwined with the legendary athletes, which continues on the present-day fields, courts, in the pools and beyond.
Which South Carolina high schools are currently the best for athletes?
According to one study, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25…
25. Thomas Heyward Academy (Ridgeland)
Total number of sports: 7
24. Francis High Wardlaw Academy (Johnston)
Total number of sports: 6
23. Saint Joseph's Catholic School (Greenville)
Total number of sports: 14
22. Florence Christian School (Florence)
Total number of sports: 9
21. The King's Academy (Florence)
Total number of sports: 13
20. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School (Columbia)
Total number of sports: 20
19. Greenwood High School (Greenwood)
Total number of sports: 18
18. Pinewood Preparatory School (Summerville)
Total number of sports: 19
17. Hilton Head Christian Academy (Bluffton)
Total number of sports: 17
16. John Paul II Catholic School (Ridgeland)
Total number of sports: 18
15. Oceanside Collegiate Academy (Mount Pleasant)
Total number of sports: 21
14. Aynor High School (Aynor)
Total number of sports: 14
13. Wilson Hall (Sumter)
Total number of sports: 15
12. Northwestern High School (Rock Hill)
Total number of sports: 20
11. Irmo High School (Columbia)
Total number of sports: 22
DW Daniel High Coach Thomas Izaguirre holds up the championship trophy with the team after the 2023 Class AAA boys soccer State championship game at Irmo High School in Columbia, S.C. Saturday, May 13, 2023. D.W. Daniel beat Beaufort High 3-0.
10. South Pointe High School (Rock Hill)
Total number of sports: 19
9. Cardinal Newman School (Columbia)
Total number of sports: 16
8. Ben Lippen School (Columbia)
Total number of sports: 20
7. Southside Christian School (Simpsonville)
Total number of sports: 18
6. Porter-Gaud School (Charleston)
Total number of sports: 22
5. Trinity Collegiate School (Darlington)
Total number of sports: 16
4. Camden Military Academy (Camden)
Total number of sports: 13
3. Bishop England High School (Charleston)
Total number of sports: 23
2. Hammond School (Columbia)
Total number of sports: 19
1. Christ Church Episcopal School (Greenville)
Total number of sports: 37
Data via Niche survey statistics
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: The 25 best high schools for athletes in South Carolina
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