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Best Schools in North Charleston, South Carolina
Compare 32 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
32
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
19,771
Total Students
Across North Charleston
12:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
32 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score38%
ELA Assessment Score49%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓10% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,344 students at Fort Dorchester High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Charleston School Of The Arts
publichighGrade 6-12
5109-B West Enterprise Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
8.2
Rating
Students
1,102
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
77%
Fort Dorchester High
publichighGrade 9-12
8500 Patriot Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29420
8
Rating
Students
2,344
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
72%
Academic Magnet High
publichighGrade 9-12
5109-A West Enterprise Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
7.3
Rating
Students
740
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
50%
R. B. Stall High
publichighGrade 9-12
3625 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
6.8
Rating
Students
2,135
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
64%
Palmetto Scholars Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
7499 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
6.4
Rating
Students
507
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
51%
Greg Mathis Charter High
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2872 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405
5
Rating
Students
71
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
North Charleston High
publichighGrade 9-12
1087 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
4.6
Rating
Students
829
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
30%
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
8600 William Moultrie Drive, North Charleston, SC 29420
4.5
Rating
Students
622
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Eagle Nest Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
8640 River Oaks Drive, North Charleston, SC 29420
4.2
Rating
Students
653
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
37%
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
publicmiddlePK-8
3910 Verde Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
4
Rating
Students
471
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Lambs Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6800 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29458
4
Rating
Students
580
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Hunley Park Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1000 Michigan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29404
3.7
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Allegro Charter School Of Music
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
4542 Simms Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
3.5
Rating
Students
250
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
17%
Military Magnet Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
2950 Carner Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
3.1
Rating
Students
393
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
29%
River Oaks Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8642 River Oaks Drive, North Charleston, SC 29420
2.7
Rating
Students
728
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
North Charleston Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4921 Durant Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
2.5
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
W. B. Goodwin Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5501 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
2.5
Rating
Students
423
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5200 Lackawanna Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29405
2.4
Rating
Students
399
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
20%
Pepperhill Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3300 Creola Road, North Charleston, SC 29420
2.2
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
20%
Deer Park Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2263 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
2.1
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
16%
Detailed Overview of Schools in North Charleston
North Charleston, South Carolina is home to 32 schools serving over 19,771 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Charleston, South Carolina?
There are 32 schools in North Charleston, serving 19,771 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in North Charleston?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in North Charleston include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in North Charleston?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in North Charleston is 12:1.