South Carolina Department of Education

Vision

Every South Carolina student graduates college-ready, career-ready, or military-ready. By 2030, at least 75% of students perform at or above grade level.

Mission Statement

The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage in the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.

South Carolina Department of Education Organizational Chart
Superintendent's Division

The Superintendent's Division supplies both internal supports to agency staff and external support to districts and others so that all stakeholders can promote students reaching the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. The division includes the Offices of Audit Services, the Chief Information Officer, the Chief Information Security Officer, Human Resources, and Finance. The deputy’s office supports the Superintendent’s Shared Services initiative and agency operations.

Division of College, Career, and Military Readiness

The Division of College, Career, and Military Readiness pledges our commitment to the Profile of the SC Graduate and stands ready to support interagency offices, districts, schools, administrators, and teachers in preparing students for the day after graduation.

Division of District Operations and Support
The Division of District Operations and Support provides services and supports to districts and stakeholders so that learning environments are nurturing, accessible, and physically safe for students and adults. The division includes the Office of Transportation, Office of School Facilities, Office of Health and Nutrition, and Office of Medicaid Services. 
Division for Legal Affairs

The Division for Legal Affairs encompasses four offices: General Counsel, Government Affairs, the Grants Program, and Procurement. Each office’s mission is to support the profile of the South Carolina graduate through its unique contributions of legal advice, legislative actions, grant-related specialized technical assistance, and efficient and cost effective acquisition of goods and services. 

Division of Strategic Engagement
Profile of SC Graduate
State Board of Education

The State Board of Education is established in Article XI § 1 of South Carolina Constitution. The Board consists of 17 members, one appointed from each of the state's 16 judicial circuits by the legislators representing the various circuits, and a 17th member appointed by the governor. Members are appointed for four-year terms.