South Carolina Department of Corrections — Palmetto Unified School District
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State of South Carolina

Education That Transforms Lives

Palmetto Unified School District provides high-quality academic, vocational, and life skills education to the incarcerated population of the SC Department of Corrections.

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21
Schools Statewide
30+
CTE Programs
12
Industry Credentials

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District Programs

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Education Finance Act (EFA)

12 high schools serving students ages 17–21 toward a high school diploma or GED credential.

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Career & Technical Education

30+ CTE programs including Carpentry, Welding, HVAC, IT, Plumbing, Electrical, and more.

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Adult Basic Education

21 adult programs providing academics, vocational training, and life skills for ages 22 and older.

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Special Education Services

IEP-based instruction for students up to age 22 in the least restrictive environment.

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Industry Credentials

NCCER, EPA, and ASE certifications providing nationally recognized workforce credentials.

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Title I Programs

Part D supplemental services focused on Reading/ELA, Math, and successful community transition.

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Our Schools

Allendale
Dr. Alston
Fairfax, SC
Broad River
Principal: Vacant
Columbia, SC
Camille Graham
Principal: Vacant
Columbia, SC
Kirkland
Principal: Vacant
Columbia, SC
Lee
Dr. Lucear
Bishopville, SC
MacDougall
Mr. Bowen
Ridgeville, SC
Manning
Principal: Vacant
Columbia, SC
Ridgeland
Mr. Johnson
Ridgeland, SC
Trenton
Dr. Alston
Trenton, SC
Turbeville
Dr. Lucear
Turbeville, SC
Tyger River
Principal: Vacant
Enoree, SC
Wateree
Ms. Desai
Rembert, SC
Our Purpose

Educating and empowering participants to become employable, self-sufficient citizens.

Palmetto Unified School District and the SC Department of Corrections provide relevant academic courses, highly effective career-related vocational programs, and necessary life skills to make a positive impact in society.