For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 300 students in 29936, SC.
The top ranked public charter school in 29936, SC is Polaris Tech Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 29936 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29936, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 29936, SC Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polaris Tech Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: 5-12
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meeting Street-jasper & Beaufort
Charter School
8575 East Argent Parkway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 734-8322
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 734-8322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
29936, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 760
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 726-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 29936, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 29936, SC include Polaris Tech Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 29936?
2 public charter schools are located in 29936.
What is the racial composition of students in 29936?
29936 public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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