Best Schools in North Charleston, SC
North Charleston, SC has a total of 60 schools including 19 high schools, 13 middle schools and 27 elementary schools. A total of 37,197 students attend North Charleston, SC schools. On average, schools in North Charleston score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in North Charleston exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in North Charleston, SC
North Charleston, SC has 19 high schools with 15,064 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 North Charleston score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in North Charleston greatly exceed expectations.
1. Academic Magnet High
SchoolGrade
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
2. Charleston School Of The Arts
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1061 Students
3. Ashley Ridge High
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2542 Students
4. Fort Dorchester High
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2312 Students
5. Hanahan High
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1040 Students
6. West Ashley High
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1935 Students
7. Allegro Charter School Of Music
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Charleston 01 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 229 Students
8. Rb Stall High
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1952 Students
9. North Charleston High
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students
10. Military Magnet Academy
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 428 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Charleston, SC
North Charleston, SC has 13 middle schools with 9,063 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 North Charleston score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in North Charleston exceed expectations.
1. Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
2. Westview Middle
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
3. Hanahan Middle
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 793 Students
4. Oakbrook Middle
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1006 Students
5. River Oaks Middle
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
6. Sedgefield Middle
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 986 Students
7. Northwoods Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
8. Deer Park Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 328 Students
9. Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
10. Morningside Middle
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Charleston, SC
North Charleston, SC has 27 elementary schools with 13,070 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 North Charleston score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in North Charleston don't meet expectations.
1. Daniel Island School
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1170 Students
2. Beech Hill Elementary
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1101 Students
3. Montessori Community School
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students
4. Hanahan Elementary
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 923 Students
5. Fort Dorchester Elementary
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 892 Students
6. Eagle Nest Elementary
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 680 Students
7. Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 424 Students
8. Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
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Dorchester 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
9. Goose Creek Elementary
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Berkeley 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 945 Students
10. North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
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Charleston 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Charleston, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Charleston, SC has a total population of 104,480 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North 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 North Charleston, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Charleston, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North 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 North Charleston, SC Internet Health Assessment.
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