| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston County School District | Charleston | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 49,929 | 82 | PK–12 | 25 |
How Charleston County compares
It enrolls 49,929 students across 82 schools. Its rating of 9/10 is above the South Carolina average of 5.3/10.
School Districts in Charleston County, South Carolina
Charleston County has 1 public school district covering 25 zip codes. The top-rated district in Charleston County is Charleston County School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Charleston County, SC?
1 school district serves zip codes in Charleston County, SC. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Charleston County, SC?
Of the districts serving Charleston County, Charleston County School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among South Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Carolina only, never across state lines.