Best Schools in Charleston County, SC
Charleston County, SC has 123 public schools (20 high, 12 middle, 78 elementary) serving 61,370 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Charleston County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Charleston County, SC
The top high schools in Charleston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charleston School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1061 Students
2. Lucy Garrett Beckham High
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1673 Students
3. Wando High
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2596 Students
4. James Island Charter High
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Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1589 Students
5. Palmetto Scholars Academy
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 507 Students
6. West Ashley High
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1935 Students
7. Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
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Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students
8. Greg Mathis Charter High
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Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 58 Students
9. Rb Stall High
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1952 Students
10. Learn4life High School-charleston
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Middle Schools in Charleston County, SC
The top middle schools in Charleston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buist Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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. Moultrie Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students
4. Laing Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 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. C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1172 Students
8. Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
9. Deer Park Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 328 Students
10. Simmons Pinckney Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 219 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Charleston County, SC
The top elementary schools in Charleston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belle Hall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
2. Sullivan's Island Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
3. Charles Pinckney Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 635 Students
4. Mt. Pleasant Academy
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
5. Stiles Point Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 817 Students
6. Carolina Park Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 978 Students
7. Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 834 Students
8. Orange Grove Charter School
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Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1167 Students
9. Montessori Community School
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students
10. Jennie Moore Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1004 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.
Questions About Schools in Charleston County, SC
How many schools are in Charleston County, SC?
Charleston County, SC has 123 public schools: 20 high schools, 12 middle schools and 78 elementary schools, serving 61,370 students in total.
How do schools in Charleston County perform on state tests?
On average, 123 schools in Charleston County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Charleston County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Charleston 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: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: 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 Charleston County
12 places in Charleston County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Charleston (27)
- North Charleston (23)
- Mount Pleasant (5)
- Johns Island (4)
- Mcclellanville (2)
- Edisto Island (1)
- Hollywood (1)
- Meggett (1)
- Ravenel (1)
- Sullivans Island (1)
- Wadmalaw Island (1)
- Yonges Island (1)
School districts (1)
- Charleston 01 (79 schools)