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Charleston 01

South Carolina · Public School District
82
Schools
49,929
Students
$20,688
Per-Pupil Spend
+44% nat'l
59.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
83.4%
Graduation Rate
-3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Charleston 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 49,929 students across 82 schools. It includes 51 elementary, 12 middle, 18 high schools, among them 9 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 83.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,688 is above average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (82)
Elementary Schools51 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A. C. Corcoran ElementaryPK–05767
Angel Oak ElementaryPK–05772
Ashley River Creative Arts ElementaryPK–05612
Belle Hall ElementaryPK–05666
Carolina Park ElementaryPK–05978
Carolina Voyager CharterCharterKG–08371
Charles Pinckney Elementary03–05635
Charleston Development AcademyCharterPK–08139
Charleston ProgressivePK–05213
Chicora Elementary01–05320
Drayton Hall ElementaryPK–05632
E.B. Ellington ElementaryPK–05353
East Cooper Montessori CharterCharterPK–08432
Edith L. Frierson ElementaryPK–05148
Harbor View ElementaryPK–05639
Hunley Park ElementaryPK–05410
James B. Edwards ElementaryPK–05763
James Island ElementaryPK–05582
James Simons MontessoriPK–08360
Jane Edwards ElementaryPK–0668
Jennie Moore ElementaryPK–051,004
Ladson ElementaryPK–05851
Lambs ElementaryPK–05423
Laurel Hill PrimaryPK–02739
Malcolm C. Hursey MontessoriPK–08424
Mamie P. Whitesides ElementaryPK–05834
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family CenterPK–KG294
Matilda F. Dunston ElementaryPK–05436
Meeting Street ElementaryPK–081,133
Memminger ElementaryPK–05387
Midland Park PrimaryPK–KG450
Minnie Hughes ElementaryPK–05186
Mitchell ElementaryPK–05222
Montessori Community SchoolPK–08273
Mt. Pleasant AcademyPK–05658
Mt. Zion ElementaryPK–05258
Murray-LaSaine MontessoriPK–08363
North Charleston Creative Arts ElementaryPK–05397
North Charleston ElementaryPK–05302
Oakland ElementaryPK–05530
Orange Grove Charter SchoolCharterPK–081,167
Pepperhill ElementaryPK–05448
Pinehurst Elementary01–05656
Sanders-Clyde ElementaryPK–05390
Springfield ElementaryPK–05621
St. Andrew's School of Math and SciencePK–05766
St. James Santee Elementary-MiddlePK–08182
Stiles Point ElementaryPK–05817
Stono Park ElementaryPK–05399
Sullivan's Island ElementaryPK–05475
W. B. Goodwin ElementaryPK–05431
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive EducationCharterKG–1247
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,688+44% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
59%
State
27.7%
Local (property tax)
59.0%
Federal
13.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (59%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
82
Schools
49,929
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.4%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,688 per pupil — 44% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 82 schools including 9 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Charleston 01?
Charleston 01 has 82 public schools, serving a total of 49,929 students.
What is the graduation rate for Charleston 01?
The graduation rate is 83.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Charleston 01 spend per student?
Charleston 01 spends $20,688 per pupil — 44% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Charleston 01?
60% of students in Charleston 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Charleston 01?
Yes — 9 of the 82 schools in Charleston 01 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Charleston 01 serve?
Charleston 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Charleston 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Charleston 01 is 37/100. 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.