South Carolina High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Sept. 14, 2026)

There's a shakeup in the Top 5 of the South Carolina High School football state rankings after South Pointe and Gaffney lost to ranked opponents.

Rock Hill makes one of the week's biggest moves, climbing to No. 4 after beating South Pointe, 26-3. Dorman moves to No. 3 following its 24-16 victory over Gaffney.

Berkeley also surges six spots to No. 9 after an impressive 29-3 victory over Summerville, while 4-0 Boiling Springs makes its Top 25 debut.

Here are the latest High School On SI South Carolina high school football Top 25 rankings:

South Carolina high school Top 25 state rankings — High School On SI

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1. Dutch Fork (3-0)

Previous rank: No. 1

Last week: Defeated Lucy Beckham 35-7

Next up: No. 20 Sumter

Another four-touchdown night for quarterback Jaxon Knotts helped the Silver Foxes open the season with three straight road wins.

2. Northwestern (2-1)

Previous rank: No. 3

Last week: bye

Next up: at Berkeley

The Trojans avoided their first 0-2 start since 2018 by beating Indian Land, 52-7, for the third time in a year.

3. Dorman (3-0)

Previous rank: No. 5

Last week: Defeated Gaffney 24-16

Next up: Irmo

The Cavaliers move into the Top 3 after beating Gaffney and remain unbeaten heading into another major test against Irmo.

4. Rock Hill (4-0)

Previous rank: No. 6

Last week: Defeated South Pointe 26-3

Next up: bye

The Bearcats continue their impressive start after holding South Pointe to three points in a Top 10 matchup.

5. James Island (3-0)

Previous rank: No. 7

Last week: bye

Next up: Summerville

The Trojans return from their open week with a major Lowcountry matchup against Summerville.

6. South Pointe (2-1)

Previous week: No. 2

Last week: Lost 26-3 to No. 5 Rock Hill

Next up: bye

The Stallions were held to their lowest point total since 2020.

7. J.F. Byrnes (2-1)

Previous rank: No. 9

Last week: Defeated Greer 55-17

Next up: at Spartanburg

The Rebels lead the all-time series against Spartanburg, 17-7.

8. Gaffney (2-1)

Previous rank: No. 5

Last week: Dorman

Next up: bye

The Indians had their seven-game home winning streak snapped by the Cavaliers.

9. Berkeley (4-0)

Previous rank: No. 15

Last week: defeated Summerville 29-3

Next up: Northwestern

The Stags remain unbeaten after delivering one of the week's most impressive victories, holding Summerville to three points.

10. Summerville (2-2)

Previous rank: No. 8

Last week: at Berkeley

Next up: at James Island

The Green Wave will try to avoid their first three-game losing streak since 2021.

11. Irmo (1-1)

Previous rank: No. 12

Last week: Defeated Wilson 60-13

Next up: at No. 3 Dorman

The Yellow Jackets have outscored their last three opponents 152-13.

12. Indian Land (3-1)

Previous rank: No. 11

Last week: Defeated Trinity Christian 39-0

Next up: Catawba Ridge

The Warriors seek their first win over a South Carolina-based opponent this season.

13. Westside (3-1)

Previous rank: No. 13

Last week: at Hillcrest

Next up: Murphy

Bear Woods' three touchdowns were not enough to keep the Rams in contention against Jefferson (Ga.).

14. Daniel (4-0)

Previous rank: No. 14

Last week: Defeated Greenville 42-19

Next up: at Christ Church Episcopal

It's the first meeting between the two schools.

15. T.L. Hanna (3-1)

Previous rank: No. 10

Last week: Lost 21-14 to Wren

The Yellow Jackets will look to rebound after suffering their first loss of the season.

16. Oceanside Collegiate Academy (2-2)

Previous rank: No. 16

Last week: Defeated Ashley Ridge 42-41

Next up: at Gainesville

Back-to-back one-point wins have the defending Class 3A champions back at .500.

17. Lugoff-Elgin (3-0)

Previous rank: No. 21

Last week: bye

This week: South Aiken

The Demons are off to their best start since 1999.

18. Hilton Head Island (3-1)

Previous rank: No. 19

Last week: Defeated Christ Church Episcopal 28-14

Next up: Camden

The Seahawks face their third Top 25 opponent of the season.

19. Strom Thurmond (3-0)

Previous rank: No. 18

Last week: Defeated Batesburg-Leesville 58-6

Next up: Lincoln County

The Rebels have allowed just 13 points this season.

20. Sumter (2-1)

Previous rank: No. 17

Last week: at Crestwood

Next up: at Dutch Fork

The Gamecocks are 0-5 all-time against the Silver Foxes.

21. Camden (3-1)

Previous rank: No. 22

Last week: Defeated Camden 54-27

Next up: at Hilton Head Island

Quarterback Greyson Rimph has thrown for nearly 900 yards and more than 10 touchdowns this season.

22. Hanahan (4-0)

Previous rank: No. 25

Last week: Defeated Andrews 47-0

This week: at Timberland

The Hawks have won three of their last four meetings with Timberland.

23. North Augusta (3-1)

Previous rank: No. 25

Last week: Defeated White Knoll 35-7

Next up: at Aiken

The Yellow Jackets have won the last 14 meetings against the Hornets.

24. Boiling Springs (4-0)

Previous rank: unranked

Last week: Defeated Clover 27-26

Next up: Hillcrest

The Bulldogs are off to their best start since 2016, when they reached the Class 5A championship game.

25 (tie). Loris (3-1)

Previous rank: No. 19

Last week: Lost 58-42 to North Myrtle Beach

Next up: Atlantic Collegiate Academy Armada

The Lions had allowed just seven points in their first three games before surrendering 58 to North Myrtle Beach.

25 (tie). Carolina Forest (3-1)

Previous rank: No. 24

Last week: Lost 41-38 (OT) to Myrtle Beach

Next up: at West Ashley

The Panthers took the lead in overtime before allowing Myrtle Beach to answer with the game-winning touchdown.

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