Columbia, South Carolina, October 20, 2025

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As South Carolina’s high school football season approaches the final month, the MaxPreps RPI system is essential for playoff seeding. The RPI, which includes a team’s winning percentage and those of their opponents, will dictate playoff matchups. The current rankings show strong contenders, with teams like Northwestern and Irmo leading their regions. With playoff implications on the line, every game remains crucial as teams gear up for potential championship runs.

South Carolina High School Football RPI Rankings Ahead of Final Month of Regular Season

Columbia, South Carolina – As the high school football season in South Carolina enters its final month, the MaxPreps RPI system is playing a key role in determining playoff seeding and at-large berths. Introduced last year, the RPI system for the 2025 season continues to influence critical decisions for the postseason.

The RPI calculation relies on three main components: 40% of a team’s winning percentage, 30% from opponents’ winning percentage, and 30% from opponents’ opponents’ winning percentage. This formula aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of each team’s performance relative to its competitors.

In the playoff structure, region champions will receive the top seeds, followed by second-place finishers in their respective regions. The RPI subsequently determines the seating for the remaining playoff teams, with the condition that teams cannot surpass others from the same region in seeding. In Class 5A, there are 24 teams competing in both Division I and II brackets, while Class 4A has 16 teams in each of its upper and lower state brackets.

Notably, the RPI system also does away with predetermined home and away team assignments for playoff games, allowing the highest remaining seed to host matches. Currently, the Upper State RPI rankings feature Dutch Fork with a record of 6-1 and an RPI of 0.71935, Ridge View at 6-2 (RPI 0.66492), and Dorman at 6-2 (RPI 0.63237), among others. Meanwhile, the Lower State RPI rankings include Carolina Forest at 7-1 (RPI 0.70162), Stratford, and James Island, both also at 7-1.

Upper State Standings

• Northwestern (8-1, 0.74646)
• Indian Land (8-0, 0.72188)
• Greenwood (7-1, 0.69517)
• Hillcrest (5-3, 0.56045)

Lower State Rankings

• Irmo (8-0, 0.79533)
• Myrtle Beach (6-2, 0.61904)
• Berkeley (6-2, 0.61273)
• Westwood (6-2, 0.56434)

As of Week 9 of the 2025 season, several key match results have emerged, showcasing the fierce competition among teams. Highlights from this week include A.C. Flora’s decisive 48-0 victory over Dreher, Gaffney’s 49-20 win against Riverside, Dutch Fork’s overwhelming 49-0 triumph over Lexington, and South Pointe’s 48-7 victory over Lancaster.

With the regular season winding down, high school football continues to attract significant attention in South Carolina. Teams are preparing intensively for playoff contention, making every game crucial in their campaigns toward potential championship titles.

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Additional Resources

• Greenville Online: SC High School Football Scores
• SI: South Carolina High School Football Final Scores
• WYFF4: High School Football Live Scores
• Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina High School Football
• Google Search: South Carolina High School Football 2025

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