| Index | Central | South Carolina | National |
| Average Test Scores | 63% | 47% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 932 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | n/a | 369 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 96 | 7,963 |
| Index | Central | South Carolina | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 85.2% | 83.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 83.7% | 81.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 54.7% | 56.6% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 37.6% | 35.6% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 29.0% | 26.5% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 16.8% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 6.3% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, n/a private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Central. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Central, SC schools is 63%. The average student to teacher ratio is 16:1. In Central, SC, an average of 85.2% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 83.7% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Clemson, SC | 16,917 | 77% | 59.4% |
| Six Mile, SC | 960 | 61% | 26.0% |
| West Union, SC | 319 | 61% | 26.0% |
| Pendleton, SC | 3,245 | 58% | 20.1% |
| Pickens, SC | 3,169 | 53% | 9.9% |
| Central, SC | 5,342 | 63% | 31.6% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Manitou Springs, CO | 5,342 | 44% | 9.4% |
| Calistoga, CA | 5,346 | 42% | 12.5% |
| Pana, IL | 5,338 | 30% | 38.2% |
| Goshen, NY | 5,346 | 62% | 29.9% |
| Greenville, PA | 5,347 | 47% | 3.1% |
| Central, SC | 5,342 | 63% | 31.6% |
Here are the best places to live in South Carolina
See the best places to live in Central
Check out the 10 most dangerous cities in South Carolina
Most Dangerous Cities In The US