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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 14,231 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 39% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
40 Schools
352 Schools
# Students
18,404 Students
221,816 Students
# Teachers
1,306 Teachers
15,785 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.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 81 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Graduation Rate
72%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
# American Indian Students
74 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
474 Students
3,913 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,404 Students
28,487 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
13%
# Black Students
5,306 Students
68,879 Students
% Black Students
29%
31%
# White Students
9,135 Students
106,747 Students
% White Students
50%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
263 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
980 Students
12,741 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
183
1,376
# Students in K Grade:
1,406
4,750
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,422
4,911
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,423
5,020
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,365
5,182
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,161
5,185
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,255
5,841
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,473
53,112
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,503
59,443
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,471
60,172
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,592
4,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,441
4,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,429
3,992
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,280
3,706
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,609 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,976 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$343 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$368 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,609
$15,220
Spending / Student
$19,976
$14,817
Best Sc Public Charter School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Youth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Pickens, SC 29671
(864) 898-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
York Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1047 Golden Gate Court
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Grades: K-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #44.
Green Charter School Spartanburg
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highw
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Grades: PK-8
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Tall Pines Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
82 Camp Long Road
Aiken, SC 29805
(803) 502-1692
Aiken, SC 29805
(803) 502-1692
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #66.
East Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Elementary Campus
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 926-5180
Grades: PK-8
| 752 students
Rank: #77.
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Cemetery Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 887-3323
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
Rank: #88.
Butler Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 South 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 287-2399
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 287-2399
Grades: K-7
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Bridges Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Boundary St
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Grades: K-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #1010.
High Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6655 Pottery Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Grades: PK-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: #1111.
Green Charter School Lowcountry
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8717 Old University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 501-7911
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
Rank: #1212.
Green Charter School Midlands
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7820 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 563-5387
Grades: K-8
| 264 students
Rank: #1313.
Legacy Early College
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646
Grades: PK-12
| 1,583 students
Rank: #1414.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 322-0577
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Rank: #1515.
Riverwalk Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Mount Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 327-8400
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 327-8400
Grades: K-12
| 680 students
Rank: #1616.
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 South Spring Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 621-3882
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 621-3882
Grades: PK-8
| 500 students
Rank: #1717.
Felton Laboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Lance Street
Orangeburg, SC 29116
(803) 536-7034
Orangeburg, SC 29116
(803) 536-7034
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1818.
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Docs Drive
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Bishopville, SC 29010
(803) 428-8400
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
Rank: #1919.
Lead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 Mauldin Rd.
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 916-1459
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 916-1459
Grades: K-8
| 396 students
Rank: #2020.
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
69 Nicholson Road
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 663-7266
Trenton, SC 29847
(803) 663-7266
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
Rank: #2121.
Lakes And Bridges Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Main Street
Easley, SC 29641
(864) 442-5580
Easley, SC 29641
(864) 442-5580
Grades: 1-8
| 202 students
Rank: #2222.
Palmetto Achievement Center For Excellence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6015 N Main Street
Columbia, SC 29224
(803) 900-0664
Columbia, SC 29224
(803) 900-0664
Grades: 2-8
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carolus Online Academy
Charter School
1812 Barnwell Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(866) 968-7512
Columbia, SC 29201
(866) 968-7512
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green Charter School
Charter School
1440 Pelham Street
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 288-4134
Grades: K-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
1508 Grays Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Grades: K-12
| 515 students
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