Total enrollment
19,212
+548 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
33 schools in Charleston
South Carolina · Public K-12
Charleston's public schools total 33 across the city, with enrollment of about 19,212 and an average school size near 582.
4-year change in Charleston
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
31
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
154,338
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
19,212
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
33
public K-12
About Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina is home to 33 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 19,212 students. By school count, it is a wide-reaching city.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 20 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in Charleston is around 582 students, 10% noticeably below the South Carolina average of about 646.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 19,212 students, rose 3% from the 18,664 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Charleston discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.