Top 5 Best Berkeley County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 10,940 students in Berkeley County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, SC are Hanahan High School, Cane Bay High School and Philip Simmons High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Berkeley County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Berkeley County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Philip Simmons High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Berkeley County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanahan High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6015 Murray Drive
Hanahan, SC 29410
(843) 820-3710
Grades: 9-12
| 976 students
Rank: #22.
Cane Bay High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1624 State Road
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-8786
Grades: 9-12
| 1,940 students
Rank: #33.
Philip Simmons High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3080 River Village Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
Rank: #44.
Stratford High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
951 Crowfield Boulevard
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,542 students
Rank: #55.
Berkeley High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
406 West Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 899-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,820 students
Rank: #66.
Goose Creek High School
Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1137 Red Bank Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,895 students
Rank: #77.
Timberland High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1418 Gravel Hill Road
Saint Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #88.
Cross High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1293 Old Highway 6
Cross, SC 29436
(843) 899-8900
Grades: 7-12
| 288 students
1001 South Live Oak Drive
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 899-8110
Grades: 11-12
| 112 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Berkeley County, SC

Berkeley County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2325 Charleston Regional Parkw
Charleston, SC 29492
(803) 734-8322
Grades: PK-2
| 39 students
O Pulaski St
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 797-1311
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, SC include Hanahan High School, Cane Bay High School and Philip Simmons High School.
How many public high schools are located in Berkeley County, SC?
9 public high schools are located in Berkeley County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley County, SC?
Berkeley County, SC public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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