Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Green Charter School Lowcountry ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Charter School Lowcountry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Green Charter School Lowcountry's student population of 274 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Green Charter School Lowcountry ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Charter School Lowcountry is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
60%
31%
White
20%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Charter School Lowcountry's ranking?
Green Charter School Lowcountry is ranked #579 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Green Charter School Lowcountry?
274 students attend Green Charter School Lowcountry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Green Charter School Lowcountry students are Black, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Charter School Lowcountry?
Green Charter School Lowcountry has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Green Charter School Lowcountry offer ?
Green Charter School Lowcountry offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Green Charter School Lowcountry part of?
Green Charter School Lowcountry is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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