Irmo: Schools & Education
Education in Irmo: 9 public schools. Dutch Fork High is the largest at 1,726 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,029 students.
- ~1,313 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~322).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,313 residents per school. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (9)
| School Districts · Districts | Lexington 05, SC Public Charter School Distr |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 6,029 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 507 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.90 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 3,237 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 53.7% |
| Schools Count | 9 |
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 | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia |
| Nearest College · City | Columbia |
| Nearest College · Phone | (803) 772-6042 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.5 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.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Richland Library Ballentine |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1200 Dutch Fork Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (803) 781-5026 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29063 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3224 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 25 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 39.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12