Best Schools in Berkeley County, SC
Berkeley County, SC has 64 public schools (13 high, 13 middle, 35 elementary) serving 50,010 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Berkeley County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Berkeley County, SC
The top high schools in Berkeley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 612 Students
2. Philip Simmons High
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Projected Test Scores
Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
3. Summerville High
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3308 Students
4. Cane Bay High
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2158 Students
5. Hanahan High
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1040 Students
6. Goose Creek High
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Projected Test Scores
Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1981 Students
7. Berkeley High
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1776 Students
8. Stratford High
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2653 Students
9. Cross High
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students
10. Rb Stall High
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1952 Students
Best Middle Schools in Berkeley County, SC
The top middle schools in Berkeley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marrington Middle School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
2. Philip Simmons Middle
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 428 Students
3. Hanahan Middle
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 793 Students
4. Cane Bay Middle
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1487 Students
5. Westview Middle
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
6. Macedonia Middle
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
7. Alston Middle
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
8. Sangaree Middle
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 826 Students
9. Berkeley Middle
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1403 Students
10. St. Stephen Middle
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 209 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Berkeley County, SC
The top elementary schools in Berkeley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel Island School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1170 Students
2. Howe Hall Aims Elementary
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
3. Cane Bay Elementary
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1263 Students
4. Marrington Elementary
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
5. Philip Simmons Elementary
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 525 Students
6. Bowen's Corner Elementary
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 779 Students
7. Berkeley Preparatory Academy
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Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 708 Students
8. Nexton Elementary
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1025 Students
9. Henry E. Bonner Elementary
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 828 Students
10. Foxbank Elementary
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1028 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Berkeley County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Berkeley County, SC has a total population of 229,861 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Berkeley County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Berkeley County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Berkeley County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Berkeley County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Berkeley County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Berkeley County, SC
How many schools are in Berkeley County, SC?
Berkeley County, SC has 64 public schools: 13 high schools, 13 middle schools and 35 elementary schools, serving 50,010 students in total.
How do schools in Berkeley County perform on state tests?
On average, 64 schools in Berkeley County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Berkeley County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Berkeley County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Berkeley County
9 places in Berkeley County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Goose Creek (12)
- Moncks Corner (9)
- Hanahan (4)
- Ladson (3)
- St Stephen (3)
- Cross (2)
- Wando (2)
- Huger (1)
- Pineville (1)
School districts (1)
- Berkeley 01 (46 schools)