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Charter Institute At Erskine School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public charter schools serving 25,153 students in Charter Institute At Erskine School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in South Carolina.
Public Charter Schools in Charter Institute At Erskine School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
27 Schools
95 Schools
# Students
25,153 Students
53,707 Students
# Teachers
1,459 Teachers
3,561 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Charter Institute At Erskine School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 81 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
# American Indian Students
97 Students
186 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
228 Students
862 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,338 Students
5,391 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
6,108 Students
13,907 Students
% Black Students
24%
26%
# White Students
14,829 Students
30,368 Students
% White Students
59%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,478 Students
2,877 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
390
# Students in K Grade:
1,313
3,336
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,363
3,471
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,400
3,472
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,435
3,446
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,440
3,265
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,447
3,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,864
4,210
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,958
4,306
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,207
4,430
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,930
5,529
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,813
5,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,576
4,947
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,318
4,411
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,874 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,896 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$374 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$375 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,874
$15,220
Spending / Student
$14,896
$14,817
Best Charter Institute At Erskine School District Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brashier Middle College Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1830 West Georgia Road Buildin
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
580 Faison Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 936-7128
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 936-7128
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #33.
Belton Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5901 Belton Highway
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 392-1173
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Legion Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 University Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 620-6040
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 620-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #55.
Gray Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3833 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 951-3321
Grades: 6-12
| 869 students
Rank: #66.
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5139 Gibson Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-5527
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-5527
Grades: K-12
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Odyssey Online Learning
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Lexington Ave #102
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 735-9110
Chapin, SC 29036
(803) 735-9110
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
The Montessori School Of Camden
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Montessori Way
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6828
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6828
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Rank: #99.
Thornwell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 West Calhoun Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Grades: K-11
| 371 students
Rank: #1010.
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1650 E. Greenville St. Suite H
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 923-6909
Grades: 6-12
| 692 students
Rank: #1111.
Sc Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Executive Center Drive Sui
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 212-4712
Grades: K-12
| 5,955 students
Rank: #1212.
Summit Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 200-0535
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 200-0535
Grades: K-7
| 80 students
Rank: #1313.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2023 Platt Springs Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 253-6222
Grades: K-12
| 2,350 students
Rank: #1414.
Cherokee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3206 Cherokee Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #1515.
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Bee Tree Lane
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Summerville, SC 29486
(843) 832-7921
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #1616.
Mevers School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7750 Henry E. Brown Jr. Boulev
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 806-5909
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 806-5909
Grades: K-8
| 873 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lowcountry Connection Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Old Trolley Road
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-9305
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-9305
Grades: K-12
| 697 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Midlands Stem Institute
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 815-1524
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Rank: #1919.
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Grades: K-10
| 686 students
Rank: #2020.
Cyber Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Pelham Road Suite 101a
Greenville, SC 29615
(855) 611-2830
Greenville, SC 29615
(855) 611-2830
Grades: K-12
| 3,493 students
Rank: #2121.
Calhoun Falls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Edgefield Street
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 418-8014
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
(864) 418-8014
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
Rank: #2222.
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 John Smith Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843) 784-2630
Grades: K-12
| 666 students
Rank: #2323.
Clear Dot Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 567-3075
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 567-3075
Grades: PK-10
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
109 Innovation Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 756-2724
Grades: K-12
| 1,728 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenwood Charter Academy
Charter School
412 Bypass 72 Nw
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 715-2151
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 715-2151
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heron Virtual Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
330 Pelham Road Suite101-a (te
Greenville, SC 29615
(803) 849-2464
Greenville, SC 29615
(803) 849-2464
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: n/an/a
Libertas Academy-boiling Springs
Charter School
130 Fudora Circle (temporary)
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(803) 849-2464
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(803) 849-2464
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
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