COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver and Governor Henry McMaster recognized six South Carolina schools on Nov. 5 for earning 2025 Blue Ribbon School honors.

These schools were selected for their leadership in academic excellence and for making measurable progress in closing achievement gaps among students:

Aiken Scholars Academy (Exemplary High Performing)

Charleston School of the Arts (Exemplary High Performing)

Tigerville Elementary School (Exemplary High Performing)

West Pelzer Elementary School (Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing)

Cross High School (Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing)

Prince of Peace Catholic School (Exemplary High Performing)

The U.S. Department of Education (USED) began the National Blue Ribbon Schools program more than 40

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