Total enrollment
19,771
+537 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in North Charleston
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
32
+2 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
119,913
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
20,924
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
35
public K-12
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 19,771 students, climbed 3% from the 19,234 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, North Charleston gained 2 schools, going from 30 to 32.
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.