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Berkeley 01

South Carolina · Public School District
46
Schools
37,932
Students
$13,148
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
57.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+5pp vs nat'l
82.1%
Graduation Rate
-4.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Berkeley 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 37,932 students across 46 schools. It includes 26 elementary, 11 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,148 is near the national average for a US public school district. 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (46)
Elementary Schools26 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Berkeley ElementaryPK–05619
Boulder Bluff ElementaryPK–05633
Bowen's Corner ElementaryPK–05779
Cainhoy ElementaryPK–05154
Cane Bay ElementaryPK–041,263
College Park ElementaryPK–05833
Cross ElementaryPK–06348
Daniel Island SchoolPK–081,170
Devon Forest ElementaryPK–05970
Foxbank ElementaryPK–051,028
Goose Creek ElementaryPK–05945
Hanahan ElementaryPK–05923
Henry E. Bonner ElementaryPK–05828
Howe Hall AIMS ElementaryKG–05418
J. K. Gourdin ElementaryPK–05119
Marrington ElementaryPK–05430
Moncks Corner ElementaryPK–05597
Mount Holly ElementaryPK–05555
Nexton ElementaryPK–051,025
Philip Simmons ElementaryPK–04525
Sangaree ElementaryPK–02659
Sangaree Intermediate03–05568
St. Stephen ElementaryPK–05291
Westview Elementary03–05560
Westview PrimaryPK–02668
Whitesville ElementaryPK–051,031
Middle Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Berkeley Middle06–081,403
Cane Bay Middle05–081,487
College Park Middle06–08714
Hanahan Middle06–08793
Macedonia Middle06–08383
Marrington Middle School of the Arts06–08400
Philip Simmons Middle05–08428
Sangaree Middle06–08826
Sedgefield Middle06–08986
St. Stephen Middle06–08209
Westview Middle06–08886
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Berkeley County Middle College High11–12101
Berkeley High09–121,776
Cane Bay High09–122,158
Cross High07–12294
Goose Creek High09–121,981
Hanahan High09–121,040
Philip Simmons High09–12771
Stratford High09–122,653
Timberland High09–12704
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,148Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
44%
State
43.0%
Local (property tax)
43.7%
Federal
13.3%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
46
Schools
37,932
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.1%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 46 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Berkeley 01?
Berkeley 01 has 46 public schools, serving a total of 37,932 students.
What is the graduation rate for Berkeley 01?
The graduation rate is 82.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Berkeley 01 spend per student?
Berkeley 01 spends $13,148 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Berkeley 01?
57% of students in Berkeley 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Berkeley 01?
No, Berkeley 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Berkeley 01 serve?
Berkeley 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Berkeley 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Berkeley 01 is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.