Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry's student population of 196 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
58%
31%
White
23%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry's ranking?
Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry is ranked #579 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry?
196 students attend Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry?
Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry offer ?
Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry part of?
Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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