For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 12,116 students in Berkeley County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, SC are Berkeley County Middle College High School, Cane Bay High School and Hanahan 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 45% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Berkeley County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Berkeley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berkeley County Middle College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 South Live Oak Drive
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 899-8110
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 899-8110
Grades: 11-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Cane Bay High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1624 State Road
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-8786
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 899-8786
Grades: 9-12
| 2,490 students
Rank: #33.
Hanahan High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6015 Murray Drive
Hanahan, SC 29410
(843) 820-3710
Hanahan, SC 29410
(843) 820-3710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #44.
Philip Simmons High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3080 River Village Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2960
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Rank: #55.
Stratford High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
951 Crowfield Boulevard
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4000
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,710 students
Rank: #66.
Berkeley High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 West Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 899-8800
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 899-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,943 students
Rank: #77.
Goose Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1137 Red Bank Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-5300
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,002 students
Rank: #88.
Timberland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1418 Gravel Hill Road
Saint Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-8110
Saint Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-8110
Grades: 9-12
| 724 students
Rank: #99.
Cross High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1293 Old Highway 6
Cross, SC 29436
(843) 899-8900
Cross, SC 29436
(843) 899-8900
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
Berkeley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2325 Charleston Regional Parkw
Charleston, SC 29492
(803) 734-8322
Charleston, SC 29492
(803) 734-8322
Grades: PK-2
| 39 students
1649 Highway 45
Pineville, SC 29468
(843) 567-3637
Pineville, SC 29468
(843) 567-3637
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
O Pulaski St
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 797-1311
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 Berkeley County Middle College High School, Cane Bay High School and Hanahan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Berkeley County?
9 public high schools are located in Berkeley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Berkeley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Berkeley County include: Timberland High School vs. Stratford High School, Goose Creek High School vs. Stratford High School, Hanahan High School vs. Stratford High School
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