Important Websites

• South Carolina Department of Education
  Comprehensive site for parents, educators, and students. Many of the major publications are available online.
  • Schools and Districts
  • Certification
• SC Higher Education Tuition Grants
  This commission administers need-based grant assistance to eligible SC undergraduate students attending an eligible independent non-profit in-state college.
• Educator Certification
  Find the information you need on all facets of teacher certification, including forms, certification manual, hot topics, and more.
• Lottery
  In addition to the winning numbers, there is information on the scholarships and money given to schools and libraries.

Publications

• School Report Cards
  School and district report cards are part of the state’s education accountability system. They provide schools and communities with information on the progress of schools and districts.
  • SC LENDS Record
• State Assessments
  The Department of Education has a webpage dedicated to PASS, PACT, and other assessment scores.
• South Carolina Higher Education Statistical Abstracts
  The South Carolina Higher Education Statistical Abstract is a comprehensive, single-source compilation of tables and graphs that include statistics on enrollment, degrees awarded, faculty, tuition, funding, and other data.
  • SC LENDS Record

Databases

• School Report Cards
  Database on the Education Oversight Committee site of records from the Department of Education. Several ways to tailor a search for a specific school or for multiple districts.