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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 67 public elementary schools serving 36,874 students in Charleston 01 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in South Carolina.
Public Elementary Schools in Charleston 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
82 Schools
962 Schools
# Students
49,920 Students
547,033 Students
# Teachers
3,728 Teachers
38,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Charleston 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 83 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
# American Indian Students
49 Students
1,572 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
755 Students
9,130 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6,044 Students
66,506 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
15,967 Students
175,015 Students
% Black Students
32%
32%
# White Students
24,755 Students
262,154 Students
% White Students
50%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
77 Students
672 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,684 Students
31,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,373
22,373
# Students in K Grade:
3,701
53,414
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,860
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,739
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,716
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,660
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,737
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,594
58,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,776
57,191
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,611
57,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,329
4,264
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,444
3,763
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,042
3,276
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,338
2,966
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,837 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,730 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,040 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$985 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,837
$15,453
Spending / Student
$19,730
$15,044
Best Charleston 01 School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Grades: 2-8
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Pleasant Academy
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2826
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Charleston School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
Grades: 6-12
| 1,086 students
Rank: #44.
Sullivan's Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2014 Mike Perkis Place
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Sullivans Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-3118
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1565 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2838
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #66.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Laing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2705 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #88.
Belle Hall Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
385 Egypt Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2841
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #99.
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3300 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4585
Grades: 3-5
| 674 students
Rank: #1010.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Grades: 6-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #1111.
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1871 Wallace School Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1555
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1212.
Montessori Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Rank: #1313.
Orange Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1225 Orange Branch Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Grades: PK-8
| 1,153 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Carolina Park Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3650 Park Avenue Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 899 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Stiles Point Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
883-a Mikell Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2767
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2767
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #1616.
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2815
Grades: PK-5
| 1,012 students
Rank: #1717.
Moultrie Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
645 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Grades: 6-8
| 1,079 students
Rank: #1818.
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #1919.
Harbor View Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #2020.
St. Andrew's School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Chadwick Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1503
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1503
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #2121.
Drayton Hall Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3138 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 852-0678
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #2222.
Camp Road Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #2323.
Murray-lasaine Montessori
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #2424.
James Island Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-8240
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-8240
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2525.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505-a Arlington Drive
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1510
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #2626.
Carolina Voyager Charter
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
721 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 203-3891
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 203-3891
Grades: K-8
| 381 students
Rank: #2727.
Haut Gap Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1861 Bohicket Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
Rank: #2828.
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Grades: 6-12
| 547 students
Rank: #2929.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2130 Pinehurst Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1538
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #3030.
Lambs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Dorchester Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 767-5900
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 767-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #3131.
Mt. Zion Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3464 River Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3841
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-3841
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #3232.
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4542 Simms Street
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
Rank: #3333.
Allegro Charter School Of Music
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2731 Gordon Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 321-7104
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 321-7104
Grades: 6-12
| 219 students
Rank: #3434.
Angel Oak Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6134 Chisolm Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 559-6412
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #3535.
James Simons Montessori
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
741 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7763
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7763
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
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