Total enrollment
19,771
-657 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
35 schools in North Charleston
South Carolina · Public K-12
Of all public K-12 schools in South Carolina, 35 sit inside North Charleston city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 20,924 students (19 elementary, 5 middle, and 11 high).
7-year change in North Charleston
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
32
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
19%
was 22%
% Hispanic
33%
was 18%
% Black
40%
was 54%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
About North Charleston
North Charleston, South Carolina is home to 35 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 20,924 students. By school count, it is a broad city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 19 elementary, 5 middle, and 11 high.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 19,771 students, declined 3% from the 20,428 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 18% to 33%.
On allk12, the community for North Charleston discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.