Livingston, South Carolina is a small town in the Midlands region, located between Columbia and Orangeburg. The town has a rich educational history that dates back to the early 1800's when the first school was established in the area. Education has always been a priority for Livingston, as evidenced by its commitment to providing quality schooling for its citizens over the past two centuries. Today, Livingston still maintains an excellent educational system with high school ratings that exceed both state and national averages. Local education is highly valued in this community, which commits significant resources to ensure students of all ages have access to resources necessary for academic success. Schools offer diverse curriculum choices, including special programs designed to meet the needs of individual learners, as well as extra-curricular activities that expand students' horizons through physical education, fine arts and technology classes. With such an emphasis on education, it's no wonder that Livingston has become known as one of South Carolina’s most desirable places to live and learn.
Livingston schools spend $12,168 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 534 students per librarian, and 316 children per counselor.