Best Schools in Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC has a total of 232 schools including 60 high schools, 37 middle schools and 130 elementary schools. A total of 138,207 students attend Charleston, SC schools. On average, schools in Charleston score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Charleston exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC has 60 high schools with 47,675 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 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Charleston greatly exceed expectations.
1. Academic Magnet High
SchoolGrade
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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. Summerville High
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3308 Students
8. Palmetto Scholars Academy
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 507 Students
9. Philip Simmons High
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
10. Fort Dorchester High
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2312 Students
Best Middle Schools in Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC has 37 middle schools with 26,258 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 score 41% 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 exceed expectations.
1. Buist Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 548 Students
2. Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
3. Thomas C. Cario Middle
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1125 Students
4. Marrington Middle School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
5. Laing Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
6. Moultrie Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1119 Students
7. Camp Road Middle
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
8. Westview Middle
SchoolGrade
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
9. Alston Middle
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
10. Philip Simmons Middle
SchoolGrade
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 428 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC has 130 elementary schools with 63,183 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 score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Charleston meet expectations.
1. Daniel Island School
SchoolGrade
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1170 Students
2. Sullivan's Island Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
3. Mt. Pleasant Academy
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 658 Students
4. East Cooper Montessori Charter
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Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 432 Students
5. Orange Grove Charter School
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Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1167 Students
6. Charles Pinckney Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 635 Students
7. Carolina Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 978 Students
8. Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
9. Beech Hill Elementary
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1101 Students
10. Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 834 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Charleston, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Charleston, SC has a total population of 799,636 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Charleston, 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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Charleston, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Charleston, 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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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