| Index | Mauldin | South Carolina | National |
| Average Test Scores | 69% | 47% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 2 | 932 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 5 | 369 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 96 | 7,963 |
| Index | Mauldin | South Carolina | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 90.6% | 83.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 89.7% | 81.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 69.5% | 56.6% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 48.6% | 35.6% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 37.6% | 26.5% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 12.7% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 2 public schools, 5 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Mauldin. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Mauldin, SC schools is 69%. The average student to teacher ratio is 21:1. In Mauldin, SC, an average of 90.6% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 89.7% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Reidville, SC | 1,317 | 72% | 50.0% |
| Taylors, SC | 23,107 | 69% | 43.6% |
| Greer, SC | 32,229 | 64% | 33.0% |
| Simpsonville, SC | 23,200 | 63% | 31.7% |
| West Pelzer, SC | 1,049 | 61% | 26.0% |
| Mauldin, SC | 25,829 | 69% | 42.7% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Mercer Island, WA | 25,820 | 85% | 77.8% |
| Kankakee, IL | 25,818 | 22% | 54.5% |
| Holbrook, NY | 25,794 | 48% | 1.0% |
| Lemoore, CA | 25,867 | 42% | 12.4% |
| Asheboro, NC | 25,877 | 41% | 14.6% |
| Mauldin, SC | 25,829 | 69% | 42.7% |
Here are the best places to live in South Carolina
Top 10 cities in South Carolina with the best education system
10 best cities to buy a new house in South Carolina
Check out the 10 safest cities in South Carolina