📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Charleston, SC · Charleston County

Charleston County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 49,929 students · 82 schools · 25 zip codes

9
out of 10 Rating Excellent
State reading & math proficiency · 87th percentile among South Carolina districts. Ranked within South Carolina only — not comparable across states.
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Charleston County School District
📍 Charleston, SC · Charleston County · NCES LEAID 4501440
9/10
Rating
49,929
Students
82
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
25
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(843)937-6300
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District Mailing Address
75 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Enrollment
49,929 students
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Schools
82
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County
Charleston County, SC
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4501440
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Charleston County School District25 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
29401CharlestonCharleston CountySC
29403CharlestonCharleston CountySC
29404Charleston AfbCharleston CountySC
29405North CharlestonCharleston CountySC
29406CharlestonCharleston CountySC
29407CharlestonCharleston CountySC
29409CharlestonCharleston CountySC
29412CharlestonCharleston CountySC
29414CharlestonCharleston CountySC
29424CharlestonCharleston CountySC
29425CharlestonCharleston CountySC
29426Adams RunCharleston CountySC
29429AwendawCharleston CountySC
29438Edisto IslandCharleston CountySC
29439Folly BeachCharleston CountySC
29449HollywoodCharleston CountySC
29451Isle Of PalmsCharleston CountySC
29455Johns IslandCharleston CountySC
29456LadsonCharleston CountySC
29458Mc ClellanvilleCharleston CountySC
29464Mount PleasantCharleston CountySC
29466Mount PleasantCharleston CountySC
29470RavenelCharleston CountySC
29482Sullivans IslandCharleston CountySC
29487Wadmalaw IslandCharleston CountySC
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Charleston County School District?▼
Charleston County School District serves 25 zip codes: 29401, 29403, 29404, 29405, 29406, 29407, 29409, 29412, 29414, 29424, 29425, 29426, 29429, 29438, 29439, 29449, 29451, 29455, 29456, 29458, 29464, 29466, 29470, 29482, 29487. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Charleston County School District rated?▼
Charleston County School District has an overall rating of 9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 87th percentile among South Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within South Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Charleston County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 49,929 students across 82 schools for Charleston County School District.
What grades does Charleston County School District serve?▼
Charleston County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Charleston County School District?▼
You can reach Charleston County School District by phone at (843)937-6300 or by mail at 75 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Charleston County School District

Charleston County School District is a public school district serving 25 zip codes in South Carolina, primarily in Charleston County. It carries an overall rating of 9/10 (Excellent), the 87th percentile among South Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other South Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (843)937-6300 before making a housing decision.

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