When Does School Start in South Carolina?
South Carolina has no single start date: each school district sets its own calendar. In the 3 districts we have checked, the first day of school falls between Aug 3 and Aug 4, 2027.
The largest district, Richland School District Two, starts on Wednesday, August 4, 2027 and ends on Wednesday, May 24, 2028 (2027-2028).
First and last day of school by district
Largest districts first. Each date comes from the district's official calendar.
- 2027–28Richland School District TwoFirst day Wednesday, August 4, 2027 · last day Wednesday, May 24, 2028
- 2026–27Fort Mill School DistrictFirst day Monday, August 3, 2026 · last day Friday, May 28, 20272027–28 calendar published
- 2026–27Rock Hill SchoolsFirst day Monday, August 3, 2026 · last day Friday, May 28, 20272027–28 calendar published