For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 597 students in 29406, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in 29406, SC are Lowcountry Acceleration Academy and Learn4life High School-charleston. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29406 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29406, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29406 have a Graduation Rate of 13%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Learn4life High School-charleston, with 11-19% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29406, SC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Rivers Avenue Suite 101a
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Learn4life High School-charleston
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6209 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 666-6362
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 666-6362
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
5935 Rivers Ave Suite #101-A
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Palmetto Excel
Charter School
2150 Eagle Drive
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 329-9662
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 329-9662
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
29406, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Susan G. Boykin Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4951 Rivers Ave
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 29406, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in 29406, SC include Lowcountry Acceleration Academy and Learn4life High School-charleston.
How many public high schools are located in 29406?
4 public high schools are located in 29406.
What is the racial composition of students in 29406?
29406 public high schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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