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Berkeley County

South Carolina · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across South Carolina, 49 sit inside Berkeley County, collectively enrolling roughly 40,966 students (29 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high).

7-year change in Berkeley County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
40,846
+5,203 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
48
+2 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 51%
% Hispanic
16%
was 12%
% Black
28%
was 29%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
49
3 districts
Enrollment
40,966
NCES CCD
Median income
$84,358
Above South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above South Carolina avg
Elementary
29
20,791 students
Middle
11
8,285 students
High
9
11,890 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Berkeley 01
39,426 students · 3 districts in Berkeley County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Berkeley County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
62%
Hispanic
9%
Black
23%
Asian
3%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
45%
Hispanic
16%
Black
28%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
37
23.6% under 18

Test scores in Berkeley County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 37 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Cross High· 34.1%
  2. Sedgefield Middle· 34.7%
  3. College Park Middle· 36.5%
  4. Goose Creek Elementary· 37.8%
  5. Cross Elementary· 39.2%

See all 37 schools in Berkeley County ranked by score →

All schools (49)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Stratford HighGoose CreekHigh09-122,605·
Cane Bay HighSummervilleHigh09-122,412·
Berkeley HighMoncks CornerHigh09-122,047·
Goose Creek HighGoose CreekHigh09-121,973·
Berkeley MiddleMoncks CornerMiddle06-081,477·
Cane Bay MiddleSummervilleMiddle05-081,464·
Whitesville ElementaryMoncks CornerElementaryPK-051,239·
Cane Bay ElementarySummervilleElementaryPK-041,161·
Daniel Island SchoolCharlestonElementaryKG-081,151·
Foxbank ElementaryMoncks CornerElementaryPK-051,126·
Carolyn Lewis SchoolSummervilleElementaryPK-081,078·
Hanahan HighHanahanHigh09-121,061·
Hanahan ElementaryHanahanElementaryPK-05957·
Sedgefield MiddleGoose CreekMiddle06-08950·
Nexton ElementarySummervilleElementaryPK-05944·
Devon Forest ElementaryGoose CreekElementaryPK-05925·
Goose Creek ElementaryGoose CreekElementaryPK-05923·
Westview MiddleGoose CreekMiddle06-08840·
Henry E. Bonner ElementaryMoncks CornerElementaryPK-05808·
Hanahan MiddleHanahanMiddle06-08799·
Philip Simmons HighCharlestonHigh09-12797·
Mevers School of ExcellenceGoose CreekElementaryKG-08772·
Bowen's Corner ElementaryHanahanElementaryPK-05766·
Berkeley Preparatory AcademySummervilleElementaryKG-08764·
College Park ElementaryLadsonElementaryPK-05750·
Timberland HighSt. StephenHigh09-12718·
Westview PrimaryGoose CreekElementaryPK-02688·
Moncks Corner ElementaryMoncks CornerElementaryPK-05670·
College Park MiddleLadsonMiddle06-08666·
Boulder Bluff ElementaryGoose CreekElementaryPK-05659·
Berkeley ElementaryMoncks CornerElementaryPK-05658·
Sangaree MiddleLadsonMiddle06-08637·
Sangaree ElementarySummervilleElementaryPK-02578·
Mount Holly ElementaryGoose CreekElementaryPK-05548·
Philip Simmons ElementaryWandoElementaryPK-04535·
Sangaree IntermediateSummervilleElementary03-05521·
Westview ElementaryGoose CreekElementary03-05504·
Philip Simmons MiddleWandoMiddle05-08473·
Marrington ElementaryGoose CreekElementaryPK-05449·
Marrington Middle School of the ArtsGoose CreekMiddle06-08432·
St. Stephen ElementarySt. StephenElementaryPK-05430·
Cross ElementaryCrossElementaryPK-06421·
Howe Hall AIMS ElementaryGoose CreekElementaryKG-05418·
Macedonia MiddleMoncks CornerMiddle06-08375·
Cross HighCrossHigh07-12273·
Cainhoy ElementaryHugerElementaryPK-05228·
St. Stephen MiddleSt. StephenMiddle06-08172·
J. K. Gourdin ElementaryPinevilleElementaryPK-05120·
MacDougall HighRidgevilleHigh09-124·

Cities in Berkeley County

Goose Creek14 schoolsMoncks Corner8 schoolsSummerville8 schoolsHanahan4 schoolsLadson3 schoolsSt. Stephen3 schoolsCharleston2 schoolsCross2 schoolsWando2 schoolsHuger1 schoolPineville1 schoolRidgeville1 school

About Berkeley County

In South Carolina, Berkeley County is an average-sized county of about 246,802 residents. 49 public schools across the county serves about 40,966 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $84,358, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 43% noticeably above the South Carolina median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Berkeley County is built around 29 elementary schools (20,791 students), 11 middle schools (8,285), and 9 high schools (11,890).

The largest single district in Berkeley County is Berkeley 01, which alone enrolls about 39,426 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Berkeley County has climbed 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 35,643 students to 40,846. The school count climbed from 46 to 48 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 51% to 45%.

On this page, the community for Berkeley County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County, South Carolina has 49 public K-12 schools serving approximately 40,966 students.
How many high schools are in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County, South Carolina has 9 public high schools, serving approximately 11,890 students.
How many middle schools are in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County, South Carolina has 11 public middle schools, serving approximately 8,285 students.
How many elementary schools are in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County, South Carolina has 29 public elementary schools, serving approximately 20,791 students.
What is the largest school district in Berkeley County?
Berkeley 01 is the largest school district in Berkeley County, serving approximately 39,426 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County has roughly 246,802 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Berkeley County?
Median household income in Berkeley County is $84,358, above the South Carolina average of $59,005. About 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Berkeley County?
Approximately 31.0% of adults 25 and older in Berkeley County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Berkeley County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Berkeley County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the South Carolina county average of 74.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Berkeley County schools?
Across Berkeley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.4 to 1.

Berkeley County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data