Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Charleston 01 (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 77 schools in Charleston 01, South Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 163Burke HighCharleston · Public HighStudents per teacher: 5.6
- 299Meeting Street BrentwoodNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 7.4
- 318Simmons Pinckney MiddleCharleston · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 7.6
- 422Mitchell ElementaryCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 8.2
- 529Military Magnet AcademyNorth Charleston · Public HighStudents per teacher: 8.7
- 628Charleston ProgressiveCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 8.8
- 796Meeting Street at BurnsNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 8.9
- 827Jerry Zucker Middle School of ScienceNorth Charleston · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 9.0
- 928Baptist Hill HighHollywood · Public HighStudents per teacher: 9.1
- 1058North Charleston HighNorth Charleston · Public HighStudents per teacher: 9.2
- 1123Sanders-Clyde ElementaryCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.2
- 1223St. James Santee Elementary-MiddleMcClellanville · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.3
- 1320Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family CenterNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.4
- 1433Allegro Charter School of MusicNorth Charleston · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 9.6
- 1521Chicora ElementaryNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.6
- 1634North Charleston Creative Arts ElementaryNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.5
- 1735Charleston Development AcademyCharleston · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.8
- 1836Mt. Zion ElementaryJohns Island · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.9
- 1925Minnie Hughes ElementaryYonges Island · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.9
- 2087Midland Park PrimaryNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.2
- 2118Morningside MiddleNorth Charleston · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 11.3
- 2223E.B. Ellington ElementaryRavenel · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.4
- 2364St. Johns HighJohns Island · Public HighStudents per teacher: 11.5
- 2428Pinehurst ElementaryNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.5
- 2519Memminger ElementaryCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.8
- 2644Charleston Charter School for Math and ScienceCharleston · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 11.9
- 2721Deer Park MiddleNorth Charleston · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 12.1
- 2828North Charleston ElementaryNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
- 2958Haut Gap MiddleJohns Island · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 12.5
- 3034Hunley Park ElementaryNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
- 3133Matilda F. Dunston ElementaryNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.9
- 3239Malcolm C. Hursey MontessoriNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.1
- 3323Stono Park ElementaryCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.5
- 3419W. B. Goodwin ElementaryNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.6
- 3516Pepperhill ElementaryNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.7
- 3646C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific ArtCharleston · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 13.8
- 3721Edith L. Frierson MontessoriWadmalaw Island · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
- 3858Carolina Voyager CharterCharleston · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
- 3947Oakland ElementaryCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
- 4034Springfield ElementaryCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
- 4186Ashley River Creative Arts ElementaryCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
- 4291Buist AcademyCharleston · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.1
- 4357James Island ElementaryCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.1
- 4483Sullivan's Island ElementarySullivan's Island · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.2
- 4582East Cooper Montessori CharterMt. Pleasant · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.4
- 4627Ladson ElementaryLadson · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.4
- 4714Northwoods MiddleNorth Charleston · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.4
- 4870James B. Edwards ElementaryMt. Pleasant · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 4949Murray-LaSaine MontessoriCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 5034Angel Oak ElementaryJohns Island · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 5120James Simons MontessoriCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 5277Harbor View ElementaryCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
- 5368St. Andrew's School of Math and ScienceCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.1
- 5464Drayton Hall ElementaryCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
- 5524A. C. Corcoran ElementaryNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
- 5683James Island Charter HighCharleston · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 15.4
- 5782Jennie Moore ElementaryMt. Pleasant · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
- 5861R. B. Stall HighNorth Charleston · Public HighStudents per teacher: 15.5
- 5978Orange Grove Charter SchoolCharleston · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 6040Laurel Hill PrimaryMt. Pleasant · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.7
- 6129Lambs ElementaryNorth Charleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.7
- 6283Charleston School of the ArtsNorth Charleston · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.0
- 6377Mamie P. Whitesides ElementaryMt. Pleasant · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.3
- 6478Laing MiddleMount Pleasant · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.4
- 6582Mt. Pleasant AcademyMount Pleasant · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.6
- 6676Carolina Park ElementaryMt. Pleasant · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.6
- 6772West Ashley HighCharleston · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.6
- 6878Academic Magnet HighNorth Charleston · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.8
- 6979Thomas C. Cario MiddleMt. Pleasant · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 7060Camp Road MiddleCharleston · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 7175Stiles Point ElementaryCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.3
- 7280Charles Pinckney ElementaryMt. Pleasant · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.4
- 7331Lucy Garrett Beckham HighMt. Pleasant · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.4
- 7480Montessori Community SchoolCharleston · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.5
- 7579Belle Hall ElementaryMt. Pleasant · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.5
- 7680Moultrie MiddleMount Pleasant · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.7
- 7781Wando HighMount Pleasant · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.8
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burke High Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 5.6 | 63.1 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 342 |
| 2 | Meeting Street Brentwood North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 7.4 | 98.7 Top 5% | – | 806 |
| 3 | Simmons Pinckney Middle Charleston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 7.6 | 17.6 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 190 |
| 4 | Mitchell Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 8.2 | 22.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 188 |
| 5 | Military Magnet Academy North Charleston · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 8.7 | 28.7 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 6 | Charleston Progressive Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 8.8 | 28.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 184 |
| 7 | Meeting Street at Burns North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 8.9 | 96.0 Top 5% | – | 295 |
| 8 | Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science North Charleston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 9.0 | 26.6 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 513 |
| 9 | Baptist Hill High Hollywood · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 9.1 | 27.7 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 507 |
| 10 | North Charleston High North Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.2 | 57.8 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 829 |
| 11 | Sanders-Clyde Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.2 | 22.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 12 | St. James Santee Elementary-Middle McClellanville · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 9.3 | 22.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 167 |
| 13 | Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 9.4 | 20.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 244 |
| 14 | Allegro Charter School of Music North Charleston · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 9.6 | 32.5 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 15 | Chicora Elementary North Charleston · Elementary · Grades 1–5 | Public | 9.6 | 20.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 16 | North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.5 | 34.2 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 17 | Charleston Development Academy Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 10.8 | 35.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 151 |
| 18 | Mt. Zion Elementary Johns Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.9 | 35.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 19 | Minnie Hughes Elementary Yonges Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.9 | 24.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 174 |
| 20 | Midland Park Primary North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 11.2 | 87.0 Top 5% | – | 357 |
| 21 | Morningside Middle North Charleston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.3 | 18.3 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 552 |
| 22 | E.B. Ellington Elementary Ravenel · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.4 | 22.8 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 23 | St. Johns High Johns Island · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.5 | 64.3 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 24 | Pinehurst Elementary North Charleston · Elementary · Grades 1–5 | Public | 11.5 | 27.5 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 758 |
| 25 | Memminger Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.8 | 18.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 438 |
| 26 | Charleston Charter School for Math and Science Charleston · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 11.9 | 43.5 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 573 |
| 27 | Deer Park Middle North Charleston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.1 | 20.9 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 28 | North Charleston Elementary North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.2 | 27.6 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 29 | Haut Gap Middle Johns Island · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.5 | 58.0 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 30 | Hunley Park Elementary North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.8 | 34.2 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 487 |
| 31 | Matilda F. Dunston Elementary North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.9 | 32.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 32 | Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.1 | 38.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 33 | Stono Park Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.5 | 22.6 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 34 | W. B. Goodwin Elementary North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.6 | 18.9 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 35 | Pepperhill Elementary North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.7 | 16.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 36 | C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art Charleston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.8 | 46.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,299 |
| 37 | Edith L. Frierson Montessori Wadmalaw Island · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.8 | 20.9 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 165 |
| 38 | Carolina Voyager Charter Charleston · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 13.9 | 57.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 402 |
| 39 | Oakland Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.9 | 47.0 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 556 |
| 40 | Springfield Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.9 | 34.0 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 679 |
| 41 | Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.0 | 86.4 Top 5% | 80% Math proficiency | 618 |
| 42 | Buist Academy Charleston · Middle · Grades 3–8 | Public | 14.1 | 91.0 Top 5% | 91% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 43 | James Island Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.1 | 57.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 580 |
| 44 | Sullivan's Island Elementary Sullivan's Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.2 | 82.9 Top 10% | 76% Math proficiency | 497 |
| 45 | East Cooper Montessori Charter Mt. Pleasant · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 14.4 | 81.9 Top 10% | 71% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 46 | Ladson Elementary Ladson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.4 | 27.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 907 |
| 47 | Northwoods Middle North Charleston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.4 | 13.6 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 708 |
| 48 | James B. Edwards Elementary Mt. Pleasant · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.5 | 69.9 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 767 |
| 49 | Murray-LaSaine Montessori Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.5 | 49.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 347 |
| 50 | Angel Oak Elementary Johns Island · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.5 | 34.4 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 828 |
| 51 | James Simons Montessori Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.5 | 20.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 52 | Harbor View Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.8 | 77.0 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 53 | St. Andrew's School of Math and Science Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.1 | 68.2 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 769 |
| 54 | Drayton Hall Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.2 | 64.2 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 640 |
| 55 | A. C. Corcoran Elementary North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.2 | 24.2 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 743 |
| 56 | James Island Charter High Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 15.4 | 83.1 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 1,612 |
| 57 | Jennie Moore Elementary Mt. Pleasant · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.5 | 82.2 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 993 |
| 58 | R. B. Stall High North Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.5 | 60.5 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 2,135 |
| 59 | Orange Grove Charter School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 15.6 | 77.7 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 1,170 |
| 60 | Laurel Hill Primary Mt. Pleasant · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 15.7 | 39.5 Lower 50% | – | 691 |
| 61 | Lambs Elementary North Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.7 | 28.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 580 |
| 62 | Charleston School of the Arts North Charleston · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 16.0 | 82.9 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 1,102 |
| 63 | Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary Mt. Pleasant · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.3 | 76.6 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 767 |
| 64 | Laing Middle Mount Pleasant · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.4 | 78.3 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 986 |
| 65 | Mt. Pleasant Academy Mount Pleasant · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.6 | 81.5 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 630 |
| 66 | Carolina Park Elementary Mt. Pleasant · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 16.6 | 76.4 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 931 |
| 67 | West Ashley High Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.6 | 71.6 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 2,069 |
| 68 | Academic Magnet High North Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.8 | 77.5 Top 10% | 97.5% Reading proficiency | 740 |
| 69 | Thomas C. Cario Middle Mt. Pleasant · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.0 | 79.3 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 1,105 |
| 70 | Camp Road Middle Charleston · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.0 | 60.3 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 901 |
| 71 | Stiles Point Elementary Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.3 | 75.0 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 866 |
| 72 | Charles Pinckney Elementary Mt. Pleasant · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 17.4 | 80.3 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 644 |
| 73 | Lucy Garrett Beckham High Mt. Pleasant · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.4 | 31.3 Lower 50% | – | 1,757 |
| 74 | Montessori Community School Charleston · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 17.5 | 79.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 280 |
| 75 | Belle Hall Elementary Mt. Pleasant · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.5 | 79.4 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 649 |
| 76 | Moultrie Middle Mount Pleasant · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.7 | 80.2 Top 10% | 76% Math proficiency | 1,130 |
| 77 | Wando High Mount Pleasant · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.8 | 81.3 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 2,588 |
Burke High in Charleston leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Charleston 01 with Students per teacher 5.6. Of the 77 schools shown, 70 are public, 7 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider South Carolina lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Charleston 01 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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What is the best ratio school in Charleston 01?
Burke High in Charleston, South Carolina ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Charleston 01 with Students per teacher 5.6 (Enrollment: 342).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Charleston 01 ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.