Highest Rated Schools for Academics in Charleston County
By Mark A. Leon
Choosing the right school for your child can set the stage for a journey of excellence in life or mediocrity. Several schools in Charleston County stand out for their academic performance and we’d like to share a summary with some additional research articles to help make that big decision on where to attend school in Charleston County.
1. Academic Magnet High School (5109 W Enterprise St B, North Charleston, SC 29405) is consistently ranked as one of the top public high schools in South Carolina.
2. Buist Academy (103 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401) is ranked as the number-one middle school magnet program in South Carolina. It’s also second in magnet elementary school rankings and fifth overall for elementary schools in the state.
3. Charleston School of the Arts (75 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401) is highly rated, appearing in the top rankings for both middle and high schools.
4. Wando High School (1000 Warrior Way, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466) is among the top-ranked public high schools in Charleston County.
5. Oceanside Collegiate Academy (580 Faison Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466) is ranked second among public schools in Charleston County for math and reading proficiency.
6. Other notable mentions include Charleston County School of the Arts (5109 W Enterprise St B, North Charleston, SC 29405), Moultrie Middle School (645 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464), Thomas C. Cario Middle School (3500 Thomas Cario Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466), and Laing Middle School of Science and Technology (2705 Bulrush Basket Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466), all of which appear in the top 25 middle schools for South Carolina.
7. For elementary schools, Ashley River Creative Arts (1871 Wallace School Rd, Charleston, SC 29407) joins Buist Academy in the top 25 for South Carolina.
These rankings are based on various factors including state test scores, college readiness, and graduation rates.
Additional Research Sources
- Charleston, SC School Ratings – GreatSchools
- Top 10 Best Public Schools in Charleston County (2024) – Public School Review
- Best Public and Private Schools in Charleston, South Carolina
- Charleston County School District – South Carolina – Niche.com
- U.S. News & World Report ranks several CCSD schools
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