For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public middle schools serving 18,475 students in Charleston County, SC. The top ranked public middle schools in Charleston County, SC are Buist Academy, Charleston School Of The Arts and Montessori Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston County, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Charleston County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Charleston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buist Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
103 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-7750
Gr: 3-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Charleston School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5109-b West Enterprise Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 529-4990
Gr: 6-12 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-0346
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Orange Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1225 Orange Branch Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Gr: PK-8 | 1,169 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 856-4595
Gr: 6-8 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 216-2883
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Laing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2705 Bulrush Basket Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Moultrie Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-2819
Gr: 6-8 | 1,135 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Murray-lasaine Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Camp Road Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Bridges Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Boundary St
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 982-7737
Gr: K-12 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Gr: 6-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5139 Gibson Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-5527
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-5527
Gr: K-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Carolina Voyager Charter
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
721 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 203-3891
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 203-3891
Gr: K-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Charleston Development Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 Line Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-2689
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-2689
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
James Simons Montessori
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
741 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7763
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7763
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Allegro Charter School Of Music
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2731 Gordon Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 321-7104
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 321-7104
Gr: 6-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Haut Gap Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Bohicket Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 559-6418
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4542 Simms Street
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 745-7105
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Military Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Carner Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7102
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7102
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Sanders Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1529
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 763-1529
Gr: 6-8 | 1,241 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Baptist Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5117 Baptist Hill Road
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2276
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2276
Gr: 6-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Meeting Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2685 Leeds Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 735-7102
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 735-7102
Gr: PK-8 | 1,153 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
St. James Santee Elementary-middle
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Highway 17 North
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 723-0863
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 723-0863
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 402-7850
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 402-7850
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2929.
Deer Park Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2263 Otranto Road
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 990-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-8383
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-8383
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Morningside Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1999 Singley Lane
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-2000
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Simmons Pinckney Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7789
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7789
Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Charleston County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Apple Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1101 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-6877
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
7184 Highway 162
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-3992
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-3992
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Charleston Advancement Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 494-5521
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 494-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
5841 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1349
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 746-1349
Gr: K-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
3750 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7113
Gr: 4-5
7350 Cross County Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(803) 625-4135
North Charleston, SC 29418
(803) 625-4135
Gr: K-5 | 84 students
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
63 Columbus Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7767
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7767
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
2731 Gordon Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7126
Gr: 9-12
Gates School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3003 Dunes West Blvd. Suite 2
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 981-2526
Gr: 1-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
714 Lincoln Road
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 577-0970
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 577-0970
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
711 Pinckney Street
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 577-0325
Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
(843) 577-0325
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1225 Orange Branch
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1520
Gr: PK-4 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
2415 Avenue F
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
7224 Hwy 162
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2391
Hollywood, SC 29449
(843) 889-2391
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
3795 Spruill Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-7107
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 98%
721 Wappoo Road
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1533
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1533
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Sea Island Youthbuild Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3483 Maybank Hwy
Johns Island, SC 29457
(843) 557-1611
Johns Island, SC 29457
(843) 557-1611
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 95%
1929 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2774
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2774
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Susan G. Boykin Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4951 Rivers Ave
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 744-8882
Gr: K-6
1776 William Kennerty Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1546
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 763-1546
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Charleston County, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Charleston County, SC include Buist Academy, Charleston School Of The Arts and Montessori Community School. Charleston County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
How many public middle schools are located in Charleston County?
32 public middle schools are located in Charleston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston County?
Charleston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Charleston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Charleston County include: Moultrie Middle School vs. Laing Middle School, Thomas C. Cario Middle School vs. Laing Middle School, Simmons Pinckney Middle School vs. James Simons Montessori
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