Charleston 01

The Charleston 01 school district in South Carolina encompasses 79 schools, including 51 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 15 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population and features a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with several standout institutions that rank among the best in the state.

Some of the top-performing schools in the district include Wando High, which is consistently ranked among the best high schools in South Carolina, and Academic Magnet High, which is ranked 3rd out of all high schools in the state. At the elementary level, Orange Grove Charter School and Belle Hall Elementary are standouts, ranking 6th and 2nd in the state, respectively. The district also has several high-performing charter and Montessori schools, such as Montessori Community School, which is ranked 12th out of all elementary schools in South Carolina.

While the district as a whole performs well above the state average on many academic measures, there is a significant achievement gap between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools. The data reveals a diverse student population, with some schools having predominantly white or minority student bodies, and wide variations in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the district. These factors suggest that targeted strategies and support are needed to address the unique challenges and strengths of each school in order to improve educational outcomes for all students in Charleston 01.