The latest South Carolina high school football top 25 rankings have been released for September 4, 2025, and there’s been a lot of action across the state! While the top teams remained firm, a shake-up lower in the poll saw 10 teams lose, making way for eight new squads to break into the elite list. Let’s get into the full breakdown of who’s in and who’s on the rise.
Top 10 High School Football Teams in South Carolina
1. Dutch Fork (1-0)
- Previous Rank: 1
- The Silver Foxes solidified their spot at the top with a commanding 54-21 victory over Spartanburg. They’ll face off against Ridge View next.
2. Northwestern (2-0)
- Previous Rank: 3
- After a tough 35-28 win against Ridge View, the Trojans are now at #2. They face a huge test next week as they travel to take on No. 3 South Florence. This will be a can’t-miss matchup.
3. South Florence (2-0)
- Previous Rank: 4
- The Bruins moved up to No. 3 after a thrilling 22-21 defeat of Summerville. Now they’ll host a major showdown against No. 2 Northwestern.
4. Irmo (2-0)
- Previous Rank: 5
- The Yellow Jackets made a statement with a 35-32 victory over James F. Byrnes. Their next game is against Butler (N.C.).
5. Gaffney (1-1)
- Previous Rank: 6
- The Indians bounced back from an early loss with a dominant 28-0 shutout against J.L. Mann. They’re on the road next against Greenville.
6. South Pointe (1-1)
- Previous Rank: 7
- The Stallions moved up a spot after a solid 28-6 win against Rock Hill. They will host West Charlotte (N.C.) in their next game.
7. Summerville (1-1)
- Previous Rank: 2
- The Green Wave suffered a tough loss, falling 22-21 to South Florence, which dropped them five spots. Their next challenge is against a new-entry to the rankings, No. 17 Berkeley.
8. North Augusta (2-0)
- Previous Rank: 11
- The Yellow Jackets had a convincing 31-3 win over Lexington, propelling them up three spots. They face South Aiken next.
9. Belton-Honea Path (2-0)
- Previous Rank: 13
- The Bears climbed four spots after a 42-19 victory against Greer. Their next opponent is Laurens.
10. Loris (2-0)
- Previous Rank: 14
- The Lions are on the move, jumping four places after a 28-7 win over Conway. They will play South Columbus (N.C.) in their next game.
South Carolina’s Rising Teams: Ranks 11-25
The bottom half of the rankings saw the most change this week, with several teams making huge jumps and eight new squads entering the fray.
11. Camden (2-0)
- Previous Rank: 17
12. Woodruff (2-0)
- Previous Rank: 18
13. Greenwood (1-0)
- Previous Rank: 19
14. Batesburg-Leesville (1-0)
- Previous Rank: 22
15. Newberry (2-0)
- Previous Rank: 23
16. Dorman (2-0)
- Previous Rank: 24
17. Berkeley (2-0)
- Previous Rank: Not ranked
- The Stags are a new addition to the list, debuting at No. 17 after a high-scoring 52-45 win against Winter Park (Fla.).
18. Saluda (2-0)
- Previous Rank: Not ranked
- The Tigers are new to the rankings after a dominant 34-0 shutout of Ridge Spring-Monetta.
19. James Island (2-0)
- Previous Rank: Not ranked
- The Trojans broke into the poll after a solid 31-8 victory over Hilton Head Island.
20. Carolina Forest (1-0)
- Previous Rank: Not ranked
- The Panthers are a new face in the rankings after a big 55-33 win against Hartsville.
21. Sumter (1-1)
- Previous Rank: 9
- The Gamecocks took a hard loss, falling 28-6 to White Knoll, which caused them to drop 12 spots.
22. Midland Valley (2-0)
- Previous Rank: Not ranked
- The Mustangs are another new entry after a close 38-36 win over Blythewood.
23. Aiken (2-0)
- Previous Rank: Not ranked
- The Hornets secured their spot in the rankings with a strong 44-0 shutout of Airport.
24. Crestwood (2-0)
- Previous Rank: Not ranked
- The Knights are the final new team to join the list, thanks to their 35-13 victory against Richland Northeast.
25. Hartsville (0-1)
- Previous Rank: 12
- The Red Foxes dropped 13 spots after their 55-33 loss to Carolina Forest.
