Top Rankings
Sc Public Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 17,097 students in Sc Public Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Sc Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
40 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
17,097 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
1,271 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sc Public Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 76% has increased from 51% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 83 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
48%
Graduation Rate
76%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
58 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
480 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,985 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
4,777 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
28%
32%
# White Students
8,949 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
52%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
834 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
214
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
1,331
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,211
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,153
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,132
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,108
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,240
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,516
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,401
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,207
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,533
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,503
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,355
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,193
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,031 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,503 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$343 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$368 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,031
$15,453
Spending / Student
$21,503
$15,044
Best Sc Public Charter School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenville Technical Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
506 Pleasantburg Drive #119
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 250-8944
Greenville, SC 29606
(864) 250-8944
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Greer Middle College Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
138 West Mcelhaney Road
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 469-7571
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 469-7571
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Rank: #33.
East Link Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
78 Global Drive Drive
Greenville, SC 29608
(864) 775-1733
Greenville, SC 29608
(864) 775-1733
Grades: K-7
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Green Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1440 Pelham Street
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Grades: PK-12
| 982 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Creek High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Shortcut Road
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
North Augusta, SC 29860
(803) 613-9435
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
Rank: #66.
Midlands Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1260 Lexington Drive
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 822-7041
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 822-7041
Grades: 11-12
| 83 students
Rank: #77.
Youth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #88.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 491 students
Rank: #99.
Sc Whitmore School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Commerce Drive Ne
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 476-6416
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #1010.
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Old Cemetery Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #1111.
York Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1047 Golden Gate Court
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Grades: K-12
| 1,660 students
Rank: #1212.
Green Charter School Of The Midlands
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7820 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
Rank: #1313.
East Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Leaphart Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-0524
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-0524
Grades: PK-8
| 779 students
Rank: #1414.
Felton Laboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Lance Street
Orangeburg, SC 29116
(803) 536-7034
Orangeburg, SC 29116
(803) 536-7034
Grades: K-8
| 321 students
Rank: #1515.
Tall Pines Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
82 Camp Long Road
Aiken, SC 29805
(803) 502-1692
Aiken, SC 29805
(803) 502-1692
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1616.
Bridges Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Boundary St
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Grades: K-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #1717.
High Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6655 Pottery Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Grades: PK-12
| 1,304 students
Rank: #1818.
Next High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Wade Hampton Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 735-7260
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 735-7260
Grades: 6-12
| 278 students
Rank: #1919.
Midlands Arts Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3806 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 630-1622
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 630-1622
Grades: 6-10
| 164 students
Rank: #2020.
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 South Spring Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 621-3882
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 621-3882
Grades: K-9
| 578 students
Rank: #2121.
Charleston Advancement High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 580-7283
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 580-7283
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #2222.
Riverwalk Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Mount Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 327-8400
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 327-8400
Grades: K-12
| 594 students
Rank: #2323.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Grades: PK-12
| 365 students
Rank: #2424.
Legacy Early College
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Grades: PK-12
| 1,674 students
Rank: #2525.
Lead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 Mauldin Rd.
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 916-1459
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 916-1459
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #2626.
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: 5-12
| 291 students
Rank: #2727.
Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Docs Drive
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Grades: K-12
| 200 students
Rank: #2828.
Lakes And Bridges Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Main Street
Easley, SC 29641
(864) 442-5580
Easley, SC 29641
(864) 442-5580
Grades: 1-8
| 195 students
Rank: #2929.
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
69 Nicholson Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 663-7266
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 663-7266
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Berea
Charter School
3710 Landmark Drive Suite 201
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 734-8322
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 734-8322
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butler Academy
Charter School
710 South 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29551
(843) 287-2399
Hartsville, SC 29551
(843) 287-2399
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Collegiate Academy
Charter School
34 Race Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 410-9765
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 410-9765
Grades: K-1
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green Charter School Of Spartanburg
Charter School
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highw
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry
Charter School
8717 Old University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Grades: K-6
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green Five Forks
Charter School
3710 Landmark Drive Suite 201
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 734-8322
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 734-8322
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sc Public Charter School District?
Sc Public Charter School District manages 40 public schools serving 17,097 students.
What is the rank of Sc Public Charter School District?
Sc Public Charter School District is ranked #20 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sc Public Charter School District?
52% of Sc Public Charter School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sc Public Charter School District?
Sc Public Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Sc Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,503 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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