St. George: Schools & Education
2 public schools serve St. George. William Memorial Elementary is the largest at 574 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 856 students.
- ~1,077 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~642).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,077 residents per school. 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Dorchester 04 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 856 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 74 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 856 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 100.0% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Barber Tech Academy |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 26.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Barber Tech Academy |
| Nearest College · City | Orangeburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | 8,039,375,730 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 26.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Dorchester County Library: Saint George |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 506 N. Parler Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 8,435,639,189 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29,477 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2444 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 17.7% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12