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Schools in Charleston, SC
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
Charleston has 32 public schools
with a total enrollment of 19,221 students
and 1,369 teachers.
There are 21 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 8 charter schools serve the area.
Public Schools (32)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ashley High | High | 1,935 | 111 | 17.4:1 |
| James Island Charter High (Charter) | High | 1,589 | 106 | 15.0:1 |
| C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art | Middle | 1,172 | 87 | 13.5:1 |
| Daniel Island School | Elementary | 1,170 | 74 | 15.8:1 |
| Orange Grove Charter School (Charter) | Elementary | 1,167 | 74 | 15.8:1 |
| Camp Road Middle | Middle | 864 | 50 | 17.3:1 |
| Stiles Point Elementary | Elementary | 817 | 45 | 18.2:1 |
| Philip Simmons High | High | 771 | 53 | 14.5:1 |
| St. Andrew's School of Math and Science | Elementary | 766 | 48 | 16.0:1 |
| Harbor View Elementary | Elementary | 639 | 43 | 14.9:1 |
| Drayton Hall Elementary | Elementary | 632 | 40 | 15.8:1 |
| Springfield Elementary | Elementary | 621 | 49 | 12.7:1 |
| Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary | Elementary | 612 | 45 | 13.6:1 |
| James Island Elementary | Elementary | 582 | 37 | 15.7:1 |
| Buist Academy | Middle | 548 | 36 | 15.2:1 |
| Charleston Charter School for Math and Science (Charter) | High | 547 | 50 | 10.9:1 |
| Oakland Elementary | Elementary | 530 | 40 | 13.3:1 |
| Charleston Advancement Academy High School (Charter) | High | 424 | 11 | 38.5:1 |
| Stono Park Elementary | Elementary | 399 | 30 | 13.3:1 |
| Sanders-Clyde Elementary | Elementary | 390 | 42 | 9.3:1 |
| Memminger Elementary | Elementary | 387 | 38 | 10.2:1 |
| Carolina Voyager Charter (Charter) | Elementary | 371 | 31 | 12.0:1 |
| Murray-LaSaine Montessori | Elementary | 363 | 23 | 15.8:1 |
| James Simons Montessori | Elementary | 360 | 25 | 14.4:1 |
| Burke High | High | 352 | 59 | 6.0:1 |
| Montessori Community School | Elementary | 273 | 17 | 16.1:1 |
| Mitchell Elementary | Elementary | 222 | 24 | 9.3:1 |
| Simmons Pinckney Middle | Middle | 219 | 27 | 8.1:1 |
| Charleston Progressive | Elementary | 213 | 24 | 8.9:1 |
| Charleston Development Academy (Charter) | Elementary | 139 | 13 | 10.7:1 |
| Compass Collegiate Academy (Charter) | Elementary | 100 | 6 | 16.7:1 |
| Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education (Charter) | Other | 47 | 11 | 4.3:1 |
Colleges & Universities (11)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Technical College | Public | Associate | 18,427 | $5,059 |
| College of Charleston | Public | Graduate | 12,560 | $12,978 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Public | Bachelor's | 4,446 | $12,570 |
| Charleston Southern University | Private Non-Profit | Graduate | 4,155 | $31,030 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Public | Graduate | 3,667 | $16,972 |
| Charleston School of Law | Private For-Profit | Graduate | 639 | — |
| Miller-Motte College-Charleston | Private For-Profit | Associate | 406 | — |
| Charleston Cosmetology Institute | Private For-Profit | Certificate | 180 | — |
| American College of the Building Arts | Private Non-Profit | Bachelor's | 141 | $20,572 |
| Top of the Line Barber College | Private For-Profit | Certificate | 69 | — |
| Vski Cosmetology School | Private Non-Profit | Certificate | 54 | — |