For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,612 students in 29412, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in 29412, SC is James Island Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 29412 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 29412, SC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29412 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Island Charter High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29412, SC Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Island Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2754
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2754
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
29412, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Apple Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1101 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Charleston Advancement Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 494-5521
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 494-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
1929 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2774
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2774
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29412, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29412, SC include James Island Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in 29412?
1 public high schools are located in 29412.
What is the racial composition of students in 29412?
29412 public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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