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Title: South Carolina Teacher Workforce Profile for 2024-25. Educator Workforce Profile
Language: English
Authors: Angela Starrett, Svetlana Dmitrieva, Brian Cartiff, SC TEACHER
Source: SC TEACHER. 2026.
Availability: SC TEACHER. USC College of Education, 820 Main Street, Wardlaw 201A, Columbia, SC 29208. Tel: 803-777-3023; e-mail: SCTinfo@mailbox.sc.edu; Web site: https://sc-teacher.org/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 34
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Preschool Education
Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Labor Market, Public School Teachers, Preschool Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Characteristics, Educational Trends, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Retirement, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Supply and Demand, Beginning Teachers, Age, Teacher Education, Educational Attainment, Teacher Certification, School Districts
Geographic Terms: South Carolina
Abstract: Workforce demographic patterns highlight broader trends and potential sources of instability, and considering how characteristics such as age and entry pathway intersect can help to clarify differences in career longevity, support needs, and retention risks. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of South Carolina's public school teacher workforce in 2024-25. It offers data to support decision‑making at both state and district levels. Using teacher‑level information for 55,634 educators, this report describes key workforce characteristics and trends of classroom teachers (PK-12), special education teachers, and retired educators who have returned to the classroom. In addition to exploring broad workforce patterns, the report highlights age profiles across different facets of the teacher workforce. Understanding the distribution of early-, mid-, and late‑career educators is essential for anticipating retirement trends, identifying support needs for novice teachers, and informing long‑term recruitment and retention strategies. This report also reviews recruitment patterns over recent years to guide efforts to strengthen the educator pipeline.
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