For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 918 students in 29403, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29403, SC are Burke High School and Charleston Charter School For Math And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29403 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29403, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29403 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charleston Charter School For Math And Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29403, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burke High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-4815
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-4815
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Grades: 6-12
| 559 students
29403, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
63 Columbus Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7767
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7767
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29403, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29403, SC include Burke High School and Charleston Charter School For Math And Science.
How many public high schools are located in 29403?
2 public high schools are located in 29403.
What is the racial composition of students in 29403?
29403 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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