Best Schools in Charleston County, SC
Charleston County, SC has a total of 134 schools including 40 high schools, 15 middle schools and 76 elementary schools. A total of 69,728 students attend Charleston County, SC schools. On average, schools in Charleston County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Charleston County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Charleston County, SC
Charleston County, SC has 40 high schools with 29,137 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Charleston County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Charleston County exceed expectations.
1. Academic Magnet High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
2. Oceanside Collegiate Academy
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Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
3. Wando High
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2596 Students
4. Charleston School Of The Arts
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1061 Students
5. James Island Charter High
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Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1589 Students
6. Ashley Ridge High
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2542 Students
7. Palmetto Scholars Academy
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 507 Students
8. Philip Simmons High
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
9. West Ashley High
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1935 Students
10. Beaufort High
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1191 Students
Best Middle Schools in Charleston County, SC
Charleston County, SC has 15 middle schools with 9,549 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Charleston County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Charleston County exceed expectations.
1. Buist Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 548 Students
2. Thomas C. Cario Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1125 Students
3. Laing Middle
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
4. Moultrie Middle
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students
5. Camp Road Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
6. Haut Gap Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
7. Lady's Island Middle
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Beaufort 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
8. C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1172 Students
9. Northwoods Middle
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
10. Deer Park Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 328 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Charleston County, SC
Charleston County, SC has 76 elementary schools with 30,479 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Charleston County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Charleston County don't meet expectations.
1. Sullivan's Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
2. Mt. Pleasant Academy
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
3. East Cooper Montessori Charter
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 432 Students
4. Orange Grove Charter School
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1167 Students
5. Charles Pinckney Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 635 Students
6. Carolina Park Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 978 Students
7. Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
8. Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 834 Students
9. Stiles Point Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 817 Students
10. Montessori Community School
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Charleston County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Charleston County, SC has a total population of 408,235 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Charleston 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 Charleston County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Charleston County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Charleston 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 Charleston County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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