Berkeley County Schools & Education
Berkeley County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
15/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,757
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
15/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#43
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Berkeley County
Measured School Summary
Berkeley County faces educational challenges with a school score of 15/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,757 per pupil, Berkeley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 55% below the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Berkeley County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
49 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
15/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #43 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
0.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,757
$1,408 below the state average
School coverage
49
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Berkeley County has 49 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Berkeley County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Berkeley 01 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 46 of 49 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#43
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Berkeley 01
Elementary to high school visible
37,932 students
46 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Berkeley 01 is the largest listed district slice, with 46 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Berkeley County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Berkeley County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rapidly Growing Suburban System
Berkeley County operates a massive educational network with 49 schools and 39,576 students. The system is anchored by 28 elementary schools and 11 middle schools, supporting a single, large county district.
Managing Growth on a Tight Budget
The county graduates 84.0% of its students, matching the state average almost exactly. Berkeley operates efficiently with a per-pupil expenditure of just $5,757, which is among the lowest in the state.
Berkeley 01's Expanding Reach
Berkeley 01 manages 37,932 students across 46 schools, making it one of the largest districts in South Carolina. Two charter schools are available, though they only represent 4% of the county's total school options.
Large Schools in Suburban Hubs
Schools here are large, averaging 808 students per campus, with most located in suburban areas. Stratford High is the county's largest school, serving a significant student body of 2,653.
School Overview
Total Schools
49
in Berkeley County
Reported Enrollment
39,576
49 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
2
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Berkeley County
49 Public Schools in Berkeley County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 15 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 49 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Goose Creek, 29445Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,653 |
| Cane Bay High | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Summerville, 29486Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,158 |
| Goose Creek High | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Goose Creek, 29445Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,981 |
| Berkeley High | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Moncks Corner, 29461Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,776 |
| Cane Bay Middle | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Summerville, 29486Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 1,487 |
| Berkeley Middle | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Moncks Corner, 29461Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,403 |
| Cane Bay Elementary | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Summerville, 29486Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 1,263 |
| Daniel Island School | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Charleston, 29492City: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 1,170 |
| Hanahan High | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Hanahan, 29410Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,040 |
| Whitesville Elementary | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Moncks Corner, 29461Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,031 |
| Foxbank Elementary | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Moncks Corner, 29461Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,028 |
| Nexton Elementary | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Summerville, 29483Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,025 |
| Sedgefield Middle | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Goose Creek, 29445Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 986 |
| Devon Forest Elementary | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Goose Creek, 29455Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 970 |
| Goose Creek Elementary | Profile | Berkeley 01 | Goose Creek, 29445Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 945 |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Record | Charter Institute at Erskine | Goose Creek, 29445Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 932 |
| Hanahan Elementary | Record | Berkeley 01 | Hanahan, 29410Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 923 |
| Westview Middle | Record | Berkeley 01 | Goose Creek, 29445Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 886 |
| College Park Elementary | Record | Berkeley 01 | Ladson, 29456Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 833 |
| Henry E. Bonner Elementary | Record | Berkeley 01 | Moncks Corner, 29461Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 828 |
Stratford High
Berkeley 01
Goose Creek, 29445 / Suburb: Large
Cane Bay High
Berkeley 01
Summerville, 29486 / Suburb: Large
Goose Creek High
Berkeley 01
Goose Creek, 29445 / Suburb: Large
Berkeley High
Berkeley 01
Moncks Corner, 29461 / Suburb: Large
Cane Bay Middle
Berkeley 01
Summerville, 29486 / Rural: Fringe
Berkeley Middle
Berkeley 01
Moncks Corner, 29461 / Suburb: Large
Cane Bay Elementary
Berkeley 01
Summerville, 29486 / Rural: Fringe
Daniel Island School
Berkeley 01
Charleston, 29492 / City: Midsize
Hanahan High
Berkeley 01
Hanahan, 29410 / Suburb: Large
Whitesville Elementary
Berkeley 01
Moncks Corner, 29461 / Rural: Fringe
Foxbank Elementary
Berkeley 01
Moncks Corner, 29461 / Rural: Fringe
Nexton Elementary
Berkeley 01
Summerville, 29483 / Rural: Fringe
Sedgefield Middle
Berkeley 01
Goose Creek, 29445 / Suburb: Large
Devon Forest Elementary
Berkeley 01
Goose Creek, 29455 / Suburb: Large
Goose Creek Elementary
Berkeley 01
Goose Creek, 29445 / Suburb: Large
Mevers School of Excellence
Charter Institute at Erskine
Goose Creek, 29445 / Suburb: Large
Henry E. Bonner Elementary
Berkeley 01
Moncks Corner, 29461 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,757
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Berkeley County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Berkeley County, South Carolina?
Berkeley County operates a massive educational network with 49 schools and 39,576 students. The system is anchored by 28 elementary schools and 11 middle schools, supporting a single, large county district.
How do schools in Berkeley County perform academically?
The county graduates 84.0% of its students, matching the state average almost exactly. Berkeley operates efficiently with a per-pupil expenditure of just $5,757, which is among the lowest in the state.
What are the major school districts in Berkeley County, South Carolina?
Berkeley 01 manages 37,932 students across 46 schools, making it one of the largest districts in South Carolina. Two charter schools are available, though they only represent 4% of the county's total school options.
What is the school experience like in Berkeley County?
Schools here are large, averaging 808 students per campus, with most located in suburban areas. Stratford High is the county's largest school, serving a significant student body of 2,653.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.