Best high schools in Charleston 01 (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 15 schools in Charleston 01, South Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
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- 183James Island Charter HighCharleston · Charter High83% Math proficiency · 1,612 students
- 283Charleston School of the ArtsNorth Charleston · Public High83% Math proficiency · 1,102 students
- 381Wando HighMount Pleasant · Public High87% Math proficiency · 2,588 students
- 478Academic Magnet HighNorth Charleston · Public High97.5% Reading proficiency · 740 students
- 572West Ashley HighCharleston · Public High65% Math proficiency · 2,069 students
- 664St. Johns HighJohns Island · Public High52% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 763Burke HighCharleston · Public High37% Math proficiency · 342 students
- 861R. B. Stall HighNorth Charleston · Public High53% Math proficiency · 2,135 students
- 958North Charleston HighNorth Charleston · Public High47% Math proficiency · 829 students
- 1044Charleston Charter School for Math and ScienceCharleston · Charter High29% Math proficiency · 573 students
- 1133Allegro Charter School of MusicNorth Charleston · Charter High12% Math proficiency · 250 students
- 1231Lucy Garrett Beckham HighMt. Pleasant · Public High– · 1,757 students
- 1329Military Magnet AcademyNorth Charleston · Public High19% Math proficiency · 393 students
- 1428Baptist Hill HighHollywood · Public High15% Math proficiency · 507 students
- 1526Greg Mathis Charter HighNorth Charleston · Charter High24.5% Math proficiency · 71 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Island Charter High Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 83.1 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 1,612 |
| 2 | Charleston School of the Arts North Charleston · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 82.9 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 1,102 |
| 3 | Wando High Mount Pleasant · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.3 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 2,588 |
| 4 | Academic Magnet High North Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77.5 Top 10% | 97.5% Reading proficiency | 740 |
| 5 | West Ashley High Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.6 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 2,069 |
| 6 | St. Johns High Johns Island · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 7 | Burke High Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.1 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 342 |
| 8 | R. B. Stall High North Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 60.5 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 2,135 |
| 9 | North Charleston High North Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 57.8 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 829 |
| 10 | Charleston Charter School for Math and Science Charleston · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 43.5 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 573 |
| 11 | Allegro Charter School of Music North Charleston · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 32.5 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 250 |
| 12 | Lucy Garrett Beckham High Mt. Pleasant · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.3 Lower 50% | – | 1,757 |
| 13 | Military Magnet Academy North Charleston · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 28.7 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 14 | Baptist Hill High Hollywood · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 27.7 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 507 |
| 15 | Greg Mathis Charter High North Charleston · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 26.4 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 71 |
James Island Charter High in Charleston leads the 2025 list of high schools in Charleston 01 with a Success Index (US) of 83.1. Of the 15 schools shown, 11 are public, 4 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider South Carolina high schools rankings, every school on the Charleston 01 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Charleston 01?
James Island Charter High in Charleston, South Carolina ranks first among high schools in Charleston 01 with a Success Index (US) of 83.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,612).
How are high schools in Charleston 01 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.