Clemson: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in Clemson. Clemson Elementary is the largest at 794 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 794 students.
- ~18,072 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~322).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 18,072 residents per school. 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Pickens 01 |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 794 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 51 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 318 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 40.1% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Anderson University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Anderson |
| Nearest College · Phone | (864) 231-2000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (6)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | CENTRAL CLEMSON REGIONAL BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (864) 639-2711 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 105 COMMONS WAY, CENTRAL SC 29630 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.8 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 45 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 59.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12