Sc Public Charter School District

1824 Barnwell Street
Columbia, SC 29201
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Sc Public Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public middle schools serving 13,262 students in Sc Public Charter School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in South Carolina.
Public Middle Schools in Sc Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public middle school average of 51% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
41 Schools
348 Schools
# Students
17,360 Students
222,866 Students
# Teachers
1,260 Teachers
15,336 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Sc Public Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 72% has increased from 60% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#19 out of 81 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Sc Public Charter   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sc Public Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sc Public Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sc Public Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Sc Public Charter   School District and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.65
# American Indian Students
51 Students
709 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
435 Students
3,715 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,235 Students
27,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
12%
# Black Students
4,825 Students
70,479 Students
% Black Students
28%
32%
# White Students
8,824 Students
108,316 Students
% White Students
51%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
287 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
968 Students
12,202 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
171
1,380
# Students in K Grade:
1,276
4,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,318
4,879
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,228
4,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,106
4,940
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,088
4,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,220
5,920
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,528
53,075
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,473
59,974
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,307
62,316
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,537
4,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,554
4,492
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,402
3,845
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,152
3,418
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,728 is higher than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,178 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$343 MM
$12,084 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Sc Public Charter   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$368 MM
$11,764 MM
This chart displays total spending of Sc Public Charter   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,728
$15,297
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Sc Public Charter   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,178
$14,891
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Sc Public Charter   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sc Public Charter School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Youth Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
York Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1047 Golden Gate Court
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Grades: K-12
| 1,673 students
Rank: #44.
Green Charter School Of Spartanburg
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highw
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Tall Pines Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
82 Camp Long Road
Aiken, SC 29805
(803) 502-1692
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #66.
East Point Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Elementary Campus
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #77.
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 Old Cemetery Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Rank: #88.
Bridges Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Boundary St
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Grades: K-12
| 1,271 students
Rank: #99.
Midlands Arts Conservatory
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3806 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 630-1622
Grades: 6-11
| 166 students
Rank: #1010.
High Point Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6655 Pottery Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Grades: PK-12
| 1,251 students
Rank: #1111.
Green Charter School Of The Lowcountry
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8717 Old University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Grades: K-7
| 196 students
Rank: #1212.
Green Charter School Of The Midlands
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7820 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
Rank: #1313.
Legacy Early College
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Grades: PK-12
| 1,610 students
Rank: #1414.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Grades: PK-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1515.
Riverwalk Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5750 Mount Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 327-8400
Grades: K-12
| 628 students
Rank: #1616.
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
385 South Spring Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 621-3882
Grades: K-9
| 482 students
Rank: #1717.
Felton Laboratory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Lance Street
Orangeburg, SC 29116
(803) 536-7034
Grades: K-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1818.
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Docs Drive
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Grades: K-12
| 207 students
Rank: #1919.
Lead Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
804 Mauldin Rd.
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 916-1459
Grades: K-8
| 367 students
Rank: #2020.
Polaris Tech Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: 5-12
| 300 students
Rank: #2121.
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
69 Nicholson Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 663-7266
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Rank: #2222.
Lakes And Bridges Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Main Street
Easley, SC 29641
(864) 442-5580
Grades: 1-8
| 199 students
Rank: #2323.
Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6015 N Main Street
Columbia, SC 29224
(803) 900-0664
Grades: 2-8
| 231 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
1440 Pelham Street
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Grades: K-8
| 979 students

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 41 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 17,360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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