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Charleston 01 School District

SCCharleston, South Carolina•Charleston County

Contact & Location

75 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 937-6300
www.ccsdschools.com
GreatSchools Profile

Enrollment & Schools

87
Total Schools
49,500
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary Schools
43
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
25
Middle Schools
High Schools
19
High Schools

Rating Distribution

4455%
Below Average
810%
Average
2835%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
77
Charter
10
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
43
Middle
25
High
19

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
48%
Black / African American
32%
Hispanic / Latino
13%
Two or More Races
4%
Asian
2%

Gender Distribution

51%Male
49%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

62%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
70%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

4.9
out of 10
Average ACT Score
17.4
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
954
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
82%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
17%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
55% (44)
Average
10% (8)
Above Average
35% (28)

Charleston 01 School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Charleston 01 School District

87 schools

Elementary Schools

(43)
1.1
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School
Elementarypublic•767 students
6.6
Angel Oak Elementary School
Elementarypublic•772 students
9.0
Ashley River Creative Arts
Elementarypublic•612 students
9.9
Belle Hall Elementary School
Elementarypublic•666 students
9.5
Carolina Park Elementary
Elementarypublic•978 students
9.8
Charles Pinckney Elementary School
Elementarypublic•635 students
5.2
Charleston Progressive
Elementarypublic•213 students
1.6
Chicora Elementary School
Elementarypublic•320 students
8.6
Drayton Hall Elementary School
Elementarypublic•632 students
0.9
EB Ellington Elementary School
Elementarypublic•353 students
2.8
Edith L. Frierson Elementary School
Elementarypublic•148 students
0.3
Edmund A. Burns Elementary School
Elementarypublic•93 students
8.8
Harbor View Elementary School
Elementarypublic•639 students
4.6
Hunley Park Elementary School
Elementarypublic•410 students
8.5
James B. Edwards Elementary School
Elementarypublic•763 students
6.9
James Island Elementary School
Elementarypublic•582 students
2.2
Jane Edwards Elementary School
Elementarypublic•68 students
9.2
Jennie Moore Elementary School
Elementarypublic•1,004 students
1.7
Ladson Elementary School
Elementarypublic•851 students
3.3
Lambs Elementary School
Elementarypublic•423 students
—
Laurel Hill Primary School
Elementarypublic•739 students
9.5
Mamie Whitesides Elementary School
Elementarypublic•834 students
0.3
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center
Elementarypublic•294 students
0.6
Matilda Dunston Elementary School
Elementarypublic•436 students
—
Meeting Street At Burns
Elementarypublic
2.8
Memminger Elementary School
Elementarypublic•387 students
—
Midland Park Primary
Elementarypublic•450 students
1.9
Minnie Hughes Elementary School
Elementarypublic•186 students
1.3
Mitchell Elementary School
Elementarypublic•222 students
9.8
Mt. Pleasant Academy
Elementarypublic•658 students
4.8
Mt. Zion Elementary School
Elementarypublic•258 students
1.7
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
Elementarypublic•397 students
2.6
North Charleston Elementary School
Elementarypublic•302 students
7.0
Oakland Elementary School
Elementarypublic•530 students
1.9
Pepperhill Elementary School
Elementarypublic•448 students
1.4
Pinehurst Elementary School
Elementarypublic•656 students
0.1
Prestige Preparatory Academy
Elementarycharter•62 students
2.2
Sanders-Clyde Elementary School
Elementarypublic•390 students
6.5
Springfield Elementary School
Elementarypublic•621 students
8.9
St. Andrews School Of Math And Science
Elementarypublic•766 students
9.5
Stiles Point Elementary School
Elementarypublic•817 students
2.8
Stono Park Elementary School
Elementarypublic•399 students
1.6
W. B. Goodwin Elementary School
Elementarypublic•431 students

Middle Schools

(25)
10.0
Buist Academy
Middlepublic•548 students
4.9
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative & Scient
Middlepublic•1,172 students
8.0
Camp Road Middle
Middlepublic•864 students
6.9
Carolina Voyager Charter
Middlecharter•371 students
5.6
Charleston Development Academy
Middlecharter•139 students
1.3
Deer Park Middle
Middlepublic•328 students
9.1
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
Middlecharter•432 students
8.0
Fort Johnson Middle School
Middlepublic•465 students
5.6
Haut Gap Middle School
Middlepublic•444 students
4.8
James Island Middle School
Middlepublic•332 students
7.8
James Simons Elementary School
Middlepublic•360 students
1.8
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science
Middlepublic•524 students
9.6
Laing Middle School
Middlepublic•1,012 students
4.4
Malcolm C. Hursey Elementary School
Middlepublic•424 students
1.7
Meeting Street Elementary at Brentwood
Middlepublic•1,133 students
9.6
Montessori Community School
Middlepublic•273 students
0.6
Morningside Middle School
Middlepublic•567 students
9.7
Moultrie Middle School
Middlepublic•1,119 students
8.6
Murray Lasaine Elementary School
Middlepublic•363 students
1.1
Northwoods Middle
Middlepublic•738 students
9.6
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School
Middlecharter•1,167 students
0.6
Simmons Pinckney Middle School
Middlepublic•219 students
1.6
St. James Santee School
Middlepublic•182 students
9.8
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
Middlepublic•1,125 students
2.4
West Ashley Middle School
Middlepublic•618 students

High Schools

(19)
9.9
Academic Magnet High School
Highpublic•719 students
3.7
Allegro Charter School Of Music
Highcharter•229 students
0.8
Baptist Hill High School
Highpublic•552 students
1.0
Burke High School
Highpublic•352 students
6.4
Charleston Charter for Math and Science
Highcharter•547 students
9.6
Charleston School of the Arts
Highpublic•1,061 students
—
Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies
Highpublic0
—
East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies
Highpublic0
4.6
Garrett Academy Of Technology
Highpublic•149 students
0.2
Gregg Mathis Charter High (Youthbuild)
Highcharter•58 students
7.1
James Island Charter High School
Highcharter•1,589 students
3.1
Military Magnet Academy
Highpublic•428 students
1.0
North Charleston High School
Highpublic•768 students
—
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education
Highcharter•47 students
1.2
R. B. Stall High School
Highpublic•1,952 students
1.3
St. Johns High School
Highpublic•387 students
8.2
Wando High School
Highpublic•2,596 students
—
West Ashley Center for Advance Studies
Highpublic0
4.4
West Ashley High School
Highpublic•1,935 students

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

District Adopts Racial Equity Curriculum

Alleged incident in Charleston 01 School District · South Carolina

The Charleston County School District adopted a "Cultural Competency" policy and implemented staff training on "racial equity" and "implicit bias." This initiative aims to integrate "culturally responsive" curriculum, which includes concepts related to critical race theory, across the district. The policy mandates curriculum changes to reflect diverse cultural and ethnic groups.

Occurred on December 16, 2019Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 1mo ago

District Surveys Push Ideology

Alleged incident in Charleston 01 School District · South Carolina

A school district implemented student climate surveys and Social Emotional Learning programs. These initiatives, conducted with external organizations, are described as promoting concepts related to equity, racial justice, and gender identity. Parents were given the option to opt their children out of the surveys.

Occurred on March 14, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

School gets gender resource closet

Alleged incident in Charleston 01 School District · South Carolina

A high school received a $10,000 grant to establish a gender resource closet on campus. This initiative aims to support LGBTQ+ students and integrate related topics into the school environment. The grant was part of a larger project that partners with an organization engaging youth online.

Occurred on July 12, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 87 schools in Charleston 01 School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026