Charleston County School District
- 75 CALHOUN ST
- CHARLESTON, SC 29401
- (843) 937-6319
24 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | - |
| Dropout Rate | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,312 | $9,155 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.2 | 14.4 |
| Number of Schools | 82 | - |
| Number of Students | 42,303 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 3,211 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 42,303 | 13.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 2,088 |
| Kindergarten Students | 3,484 |
| 1st Grade Students | 3,547 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 3,423 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 3,381 |
| 4th Grade Students | 3,319 |
| 5th Grade Students | 3,187 |
| 6th Grade Students | 3,048 |
| 7th Grade Students | 2,875 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,874 |
| 9th Grade Students | 3,592 |
| 10th Grade Students | 3,142 |
| 11th Grade Students | 2,589 |
| 12th Grade Students | 2,514 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 143 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 725 |
| Hispanic | 2,626 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 20,744 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 18,575 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 21,824 |
| Female | 20,989 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 3,211 | 13.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 63 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 155 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 1,968 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 1,026 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 605 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 13 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 125 |
| Elementary | 71 |
| Secondary | 55 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 79 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 388 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 26 |
| School Administrators | 167 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 183 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 2 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $527,501,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $277,015,000 | 52.5% |
| Property Tax | $215,865,000 | 40.9% |
| Cities and Counties | $183,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $5,906,000 | 1.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $8,071,000 | 1.5% |
| Rents and Royalties | $263,000 | 0.05% |
| Sale of Property | $64,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $28,288,000 | 5.4% |
| Private Contributions | $2,472,000 | 0.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $15,903,000 | 3.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $202,051,000 | 38.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $21,399,000 | 4.1% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $40,287,000 | 7.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,525,000 | 1.0% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $7,900,000 | 1.5% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $2,226,000 | 0.4% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $5,871,000 | 1.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $29,000 | 0.01% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $627,000 | 0.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,295,000 | 0.4% |
| Other Programs | $105,563,000 | 20.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $10,329,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $48,435,000 | 9.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $15,921,000 | 3.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $11,654,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $2,943,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $363,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $7,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $897,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $152,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $11,253,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Other | $1,813,000 | 0.3% |
| Non-Specified | $2,512,000 | 0.5% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $738,000 | 0.1% |
| Direct - Other | $182,000 | 0.03% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $435,331,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $248,182,000 | 57.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $164,653,000 | 37.8% |
| Student Support | $25,871,000 | 4.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $26,662,000 | 5.1% |
| General Administration Support | $14,254,000 | 2.7% |
| School Administration Support | $24,509,000 | 4.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $39,417,000 | 7.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $20,457,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Support Services | $13,483,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $22,496,000 | 5.2% |
| Food Services | $19,859,000 | 3.8% |
| Enterprise Operations | $2,637,000 | 0.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 417 | 3.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Charleston County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 82
- Students: 42,303
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 3,211
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| ACADEMIC MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1525 Ave B South
North Charleston, SC Public | 9-12 | 603 | 15.1 |  Review This School |
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| A C CORCORAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8585 Vistavia Dr
North Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 631 | 17.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ALICE BIRNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
7750 Pinehurst St
North Charleston, SC Public | 6-8 | 700 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| ANGEL OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6134 Chisolm Rd
Johns Island, SC Public | PK-5 | 407 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| ASHLEY RIVER CREATIVE ARTS SCHOOL | ||||
1871 Wallace School Rd
Charleston, SC Public | KG-5 | 547 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| BAPTIST HILL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5117 Baptist Hill Rd
Hollywood, SC Public | 7-12 | 483 | 8.6 | Review This School |
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| BELLE HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
385 Egypt Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC Public | PK-5 | 791 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| BRENTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
2685 Leeds Ave
North Charleston, SC Public | 6-8 | - | - |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BUIST ACADEMY | ||||
103 Calhoun St
Charleston, SC Public | KG-8 | 398 | 13.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BURKE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
244 President St
Charleston, SC Public | 7-12 | 660 | 10.1 | Review This School |
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| C C BLANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7184 Hwy 162
Hollywood, SC Public | PK-6 | 196 | 12.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| C E WILLIAMS MIDDLE FOR CREATIVE & SCIENCE SCHOOL | ||||
640 Butte St
Charleston, SC Public | 6-8 | 684 | 15.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHARLES PINCKNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3300 Thomas Cario Blvd
Mount Pleasant, SC Public | 3-5 | 966 | 19.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHARLESTON CHARTER MATH/SCIENCE SCHOOL | ||||
1002 King St
Charleston, SC Charter | 6-10 | 299 | 24.7 | Review This School |
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| CHARLESTON DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY | ||||
233 Line St
Charleston, SC Charter | KG-6 | 166 | 16.8 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHARLESTON PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL | ||||
382 Meeting St
Charleston, SC Public | PK-6 | 278 | 11.6 | Review This School |
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| CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF ARTS | ||||
1600 Saranac St
North Charleston, SC Public | 6-12 | 1,023 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| CHARLESTOWNE ACADEMY | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
5841 Rivers Ave
North Charleston, SC Public | KG-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| CHICORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1912 Success St
North Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 416 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| CLYDE SANDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
805 Morrison Dr
Charleston, SC Public | PK-8 | 394 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| DRAYTON HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3183 Ashley River Rd
Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 830 | 21.6 | Review This School |
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| EAST COOPER MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
250 Ponsbury Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC Charter | 1-8 | 189 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| E B ELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5600 Ellington School Rd
Ravenel, SC Public | PK-6 | 241 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| EDITH L FRIERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6133 Maybank Hwy
Wadmalaw Island, SC Public | PK-6 | 121 | 12.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EDMUND A BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3750 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 431 | 12.9 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FORT JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1825 Camp Rd
Charleston, SC Public | 6-8 | 572 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| GARRETT SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | ||||
2731 Gordon St
North Charleston, SC Public | 9-12 | 764 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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| HARBOR VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1576 Harbor View Rd
Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 581 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| HAUT GAP MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1861 Bohicket Rd
Johns Island, SC Public | 6-8 | 253 | 9.9 | Review This School |
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| HUNLEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1000 Michigan Ave
Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 478 | 14.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JAMES B EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
855 Von Kolnitz Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC Public | PK-5 | 621 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1000 Fort Johnson Rd
Charleston, SC Charter | 9-12 | 1,434 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| JAMES ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1872 Grimball Rd
Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 538 | 17.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JAMES ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1484 Camp Rd
Charleston, SC Public | 6-8 | 397 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| JAMES SIMONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
741 King St
Charleston, SC Public | PK-6 | 280 | 12.5 | Review This School |
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| JANE EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1960 Jane Edwards Rd
Edisto Island, SC Public | PK-6 | 111 | 10.7 | Review This School |
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| JENNIE MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1256 Hamlin Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC Public | PK-5 | 727 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| JERRY ZUCKER MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE | ||||
6401 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC Public | 6-8 | 424 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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| LADSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3321 Ladson Rd
Ladson, SC Public | PK-5 | 609 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| LAING MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1560 Mathis Ferry Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC Public | 6-8 | 454 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| LAMBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6800 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 427 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| LAUREL HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
33100 Thomas Cario Blvd
Mount Pleasant, SC Public | PK-2 | 1,063 | 18.2 | Review This School |
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| LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
714 Lincoln Rd
Mcclellanville, SC Public | 7-12 | 181 | 5.9 | Review This School |
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| MALCOLM C. HURSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4542 Simms St
North Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 406 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| MARY FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3180 Thomasina Mcpherson Blvd
North Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 378 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| MATILDA F. DUNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1825 Remount Rd
North Charleston, SC Public | PK-3 | 319 | 13.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MCCLELLANVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
711 Pinckney St
Mcclellanville, SC Public | 6-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| MEMMINGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
20 Beaufain St
Charleston, SC Public | PK-6 | 375 | 12.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MIDLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2415 Midland Park Rd
North Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 807 | 13.6 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MILITARY MAGNET ACADEMY | ||||
2950 Carner Ave
Charleston, SC Public | 6-12 | 514 | 13.1 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MINNIE HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8548 Willtown Rd
Yonges Island, SC Public | PK-6 | 189 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2 Perry St
Charleston, SC Public | PK-6 | 400 | 12.5 | Review This School |
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| MORNINGSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1999 Singley Ln
North Charleston, SC Public | 6-8 | 497 | 6.7 | Review This School |
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| MOULTRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
645 Coleman Blvd
Mount Pleasant, SC Public | 6-8 | 875 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| MT. ZION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3464 River Rd
Johns Island, SC Public | PK-5 | 248 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| MT PLEASANT ACADEMY | ||||
605 Center St
Mount Pleasant, SC Public | PK-5 | 455 | 19.8 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MURRAY LASAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
691 Riverland Dr
Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 185 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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| NORTH CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4921 Durant Ave
Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 465 | 10.7 | Review This School |
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| NORTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1087 East Montague Ave
North Charleston, SC Public | 9-12 | 709 | 10.1 | 4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| OAKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2728 Arlington Dr
Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 467 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| ORANGE GROVE CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
1225 Orange Branch Rd
Charleston, SC Charter | PK-5 | 696 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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| PEPPERHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3300 East Creola Rd
North Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 600 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| R B STALL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7749 Pinehurst St
North Charleston, SC Public | 9-12 | 830 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| R D SCHRODER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
7224 Hwy 162
Hollywood, SC Public | 6-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| SEA ISLAND YOUTHBUILD CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
3483 Maybank Hwy
Johns Island, SC Charter | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2741 Clover St
Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 770 | 20.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ST ANDREWS SCHOOL OF MATH AND SCIENCE | ||||
30 Chadwick Dr
Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 756 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| STILES POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
883 Mikell Dr
Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 706 | 18.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ST JAMES-SANTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8900 Hwy 17 North
Mcclellanville, SC Public | PK-6 | 209 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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| ST JOHN'S HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1518 Main Rd
Johns Island, SC Public | 9-12 | 323 | 10.2 | Review This School |
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| STONO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 1699 Garden St
Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 385 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| SULLIVANS ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2015 I'on Ave
Sullivans Island, SC Public | PK-5 | 328 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| SUSAN G. BOYKIN ACADEMY | ||||
4951 Rivers Ave
North Charleston, SC Charter | KG-6 | 130 | 26.0 | Review This School |
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| THOMAS C. CARIO MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3500 Thomas Cario Blvd
Mount Pleasant, SC Public | 6-8 | 1,249 | 18.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WANDO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1000 Warrior Way
Mount Pleasant, SC Public | 9-12 | 3,265 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| W B GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5501 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC Public | PK-5 | 634 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| WEST ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4060 West Wildcat Blvd
Charleston, SC Public | 9-12 | 1,913 | 15.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEST ASHLEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
721 Wappoo Rd
Charleston, SC Public | 6-8 | 510 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| WEST ASHLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1776 William Kennerly Dr
Charleston, SC Public | 6-8 | 378 | 10.7 | Review This School |
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| WHITESIDE MAMIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1120 Rifle Range Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC Public | PK-5 | 632 | 17.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILMOT FRASER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
63 Columbus St
Charleston, SC Public | PK-6 | - | - | Review This School |
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| YOUTHBUILD CHARLESTON CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2872 Azalea Dr
North Charleston, SC Charter | 9-12 | 92 | 10.2 | Review This School |
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