Charleston 01 School District

75 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Charleston 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 83 public schools serving 50,856 students in Charleston 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Charleston 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
83 Schools
1,277 Schools
# Students
50,856 Students
796,285 Students
# Teachers
3,798 Teachers
56,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Charleston 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#10 out of 74 school districts
(Top 20%)
53%
43%
57%
52%
55%
50%
86%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
27%
31%
% White
49%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,454 is higher than the state median of $15,175. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,367 is higher than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$1,040 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$985 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,454
$15,175
Spending / Student
$19,367
$14,773

Best Charleston 01 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Gr: 3-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Wando High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1000 Warrior Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 881-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1560 Mathis Ferry Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-6790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
James Island Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1000 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2754
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Charleston School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
Gr: 6-12 | 1,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Belle Hall Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
West Ashley High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4060 West Wildcat Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 573-1201
Gr: 9-12 | 2,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Gr: 3-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Sullivan's Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2014 Mike Perkis Place
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Carolina Park Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
Gr: K-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Montessori Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Orange Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1225 Orange Branch Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Gr: PK-8 | 1,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Gr: 6-8 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Stiles Point Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
883-a Mikell Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2767
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Laing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2705 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Gr: 6-8 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Gr: PK-5 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2020.
Harbor View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2121.
Moultrie Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
645 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Gr: 6-8 | 1,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2323.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1871 Wallace School Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2424.
Burke High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-4815
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
St. Andrew's School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Chadwick Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1503
Gr: PK-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2626.
Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5109-a West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2727.
R. B. Stall High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3625 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 764-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Drayton Hall Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3138 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2929.
St. Johns High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1518 Main Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3030.
Murray-lasaine Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3131.
James Island Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3232.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
505-a Arlington Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
Camp Road Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3434.
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Gr: 6-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Carolina Voyager Charter
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
721 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 203-3891
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Charleston 01 School District?
Charleston 01 School District manages 83 public schools serving 50,856 students.
What is the rank of Charleston 01hool District?
Charleston 01hool District is ranked #7 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston 01hool District?
49% of Charleston 01hool District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charleston 01hool District?
Charleston 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Charleston 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,367 is higher than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 83 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 50,856 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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