--- title: "Charleston SC Education" url: https://www.herecharleston.com/education-charleston-sc/ date: 2026-06-15T02:54:59-04:00 modified: 2026-06-15T09:07:23-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Charleston" attribution: "HERE Charleston" --- # Charleston SC Education *Source: [HERE Charleston](https://www.herecharleston.com/education-charleston-sc/) — June 15, 2026 by * HERE Charleston — Education Coverage # Charleston Schools News Schools, Colleges, Careers & Education News — Charleston County HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity in Charleston County. From K-12 to College of Charleston — use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters. [School Finder Quiz](#school-matcher) [Search Schools](#school-directory) [Education News](#edu-news) [Deadlines](#edu-deadlines) [Featured Programs](#featured-programs) [Decision Maker](#decision-maker) [Online Education](#online-education) Presenting Sponsor [Your Business Here — Reach Every Family in Charleston County](/advertise/) Updated weekly  ·  Charleston, SC  ·  19 High Schools  ·  2 Colleges Charleston County is home to a unified school district serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. High schools serving Charleston families include **Ashley Ridge High School**, **Cane Bay High School**, **Fort Dorchester High School**, **Goose Creek High School**, **James Island Charter High School**, and 14 more. HERE Charleston covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone across Charleston County. Charleston's higher-education landscape includes 2 institutions: **College of Charleston**, NCAA Division I; **The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina**, NCAA Division I FCS. HERE Charleston covers admissions deadlines, scholarship windows, athletic schedules, and campus announcements for each institution. SC's public-school governance flows through the **SC Department of Education**, which administers **SC READY** assessments each spring and enforces the **Read to Succeed Act** — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The **South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) — non-profit governing body for public high school athletics in SC (founded 1913). Private schools generally compete in the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA). SCHSL classifies schools 1A through 5A based on enrollment. Headquartered in Columbia, SC; website https://schsl.org. (SCHSL)** governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings. HERE Charleston tracks school-board meetings across Charleston County — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and **SC READY** scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a Charleston classroom or on a Charleston County campus, it is HERE. DEADLINES PassedSC Need-Based Grants — Apply Now•PassedFAFSA Priority Deadline•PassedSC Teaching Fellows Application•PassedSC School of Math & Science — Applications•PassedSC READY Testing Window•PassedCollege of Charleston Fall 2026 Applications Open•PassedThe Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Fall 2026 Applications Open•PassedCharleston County School District Open Enrollment•PassedSC Need-Based Grants — Apply Now•PassedFAFSA Priority Deadline•PassedSC Teaching Fellows Application•PassedSC School of Math & Science — Applications•PassedSC READY Testing Window•PassedCollege of Charleston Fall 2026 Applications Open•PassedThe Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Fall 2026 Applications Open•PassedCharleston County School District Open Enrollment• Latest Coverage ## Education News ![Student backpack on the floor](https://www.herecharleston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/herecharleston-herecolumbia-6034-300x225.jpg) Education ### SC Opens First Veterinary Medicine College at Peeler CLEMSON, S.C. — South Carolina’s first veterinary college took the spotlight Friday as leaders cut the ribbon on the Peeler... Oct 17, 2026 [Read More →](https://www.herecharleston.com/2026/10/17/sc-first-veterinary-medicine-college-peeler/) ![Close-up of colored pencils](https://www.herecharleston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/charleston-schools-report-cards-excellent-rise-300x200.jpg) Education ### Charleston Schools Post More Excellent Report Card Ratings Charleston, S.C. — Charleston County’s new state report cards show 43 excellent schools — up nine from last year —... Oct 14, 2026 [Read More →](https://www.herecharleston.com/2026/10/14/charleston-schools-report-cards-excellent-rise/) ![Graduation cap and diploma illustration](https://www.herecharleston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/dd2-700-million-school-needs-sales-tax-referendum-300x200.jpg) Education ### DD2 Lays Out $700 Million in School Needs Before Sales Tax Vote DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — Dorchester School District Two says it needs about $700 million to repair, renovate and improve its... Oct 13, 2026 [Read More →](https://www.herecharleston.com/2026/10/13/dd2-700-million-school-needs-sales-tax-referendum/) ![Graduation cap and diploma illustration](https://www.herecharleston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/charlestonlife-scholarship-rotary-miracle-league-300x200.jpg) Education ### Rotary, Miracle League Fund CharlestonLIFE Scholarship CHARLESTON, S.C. — Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities heading to the College of Charleston in Charleston, S.C., will have... Oct 13, 2026 [Read More →](https://www.herecharleston.com/2026/10/13/charlestonlife-scholarship-rotary-miracle-league/) ![Small school bus parked on a street](https://www.herecharleston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ccsd-universal-pre-k-north-charleston-rezoning-plan-300x225.jpg) Education ### CCSD Weighs Pre-K Expansion and Rezoning in North Charleston North Charleston, S.C. — Charleston County School District leaders are moving forward with a plan to expand universal pre-K to... Oct 13, 2026 [Read More →](https://www.herecharleston.com/2026/10/13/ccsd-universal-pre-k-north-charleston-rezoning-plan/) ![Empty school classroom](https://www.herecharleston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/herecharleston-herewashingtondc-1531-300x225.webp) Education ### Hochul opts New York into federal school choice tax credit WASHINGTON — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday her state will join the new federal scholarship tax credit, becoming... Oct 10, 2026 [Read More →](https://www.herecharleston.com/2026/10/10/hochul-opts-new-york-into-federal-school-choice-tax-credit/) **Submit an Education Tip** Know something we should cover? Board meeting, school news, or funding opportunity? Submit Tip Section Sponsor [Sponsor Education News — Reach Charleston County Families](/advertise/) Interactive Tool ## Right School. Right Neighborhood. HERE! Tell us what matters to your family — schools, community feel, budget — and we'll match you to the right Charleston neighborhood. Step 1 of 6 ### What grades are you shopping schools for? PreK / KindergartenAges 4–6 Elementary (1–5)Ages 6–11 Middle School (6–8)Ages 11–14 High School (9–12)Ages 14–18 Not school age yet — planning aheadFuture family planning Continue → Step 2 of 6 ### What matters most to you in a school? (Select up to 3) Academic PerformanceTest scores, college prep AthleticsCompetitive sports, facilities Arts & ActivitiesMusic, theater, clubs Small Class SizeIndividual attention Diversity & InclusionInclusive community STEM ProgramsScience, tech, engineering, math AP / Honors / IBAdvanced coursework Safety & School CulturePositive environment ← Back Continue → Step 3 of 6 ### What kind of community feels like home? Small & Tight-KnitClose community, know your neighbors — Charleston area Suburban & GrowingNew development, good schools — Charleston County suburbs Urban & ConnectedCharleston — walkable, arts, dining Rural & SpaciousCharleston County — land, quiet, small-town feel ← Back Continue → Step 4 of 6 ### Which part of Charleston County? South of Broad Harleston Village Ansonborough Radcliffeborough Hampton Park Terrace Wagener Terrace North Central Open — show me what fits anywhereNo location preference ← Back Continue → Step 5 of 6 ### Tell us about your move Moving Timeline Yes — Actively Looking Yes — Within 6 Months Planning Ahead 1+ Year Just Researching Budget Range Under $200K $200K–$300K $300K–$400K $400K–$600K $600K+ Home to Sell? Yes No (First Home or Renting) Maybe ← Back Continue → Step 6 of 6 ### Where should we send your neighborhood match? We'll email your personalized school & neighborhood report — free, no obligation. Get My Match → No spam. We match you with a local real estate expert only if you want us to. ← Back Your Match ## Your Charleston Neighborhood Match South of Broad Charleston County Charleston County School District — Ashley Ridge High School Charleston offers a range of neighborhoods that match different school and lifestyle priorities. Connect with a local real estate expert to explore what fits your family best. Contact a local agent for current pricing [Connect with a Local Real Estate Partner](/contact/) Start Over Sponsor the School Finder [Reach every relocating family in Charleston County — Become a Sponsor](/advertise/) Full Directory ## Charleston School Directory, Report Cards, and School News 19+ High Schools 2 Colleges & Universities — Technical Programs 1 School District [All Schools](https://www.herecharleston.com/schools-charleston-sc/?school_type=all) [High Schools](https://www.herecharleston.com/schools-charleston-sc/?school_type=high) [Middle Schools](https://www.herecharleston.com/schools-charleston-sc/?school_type=middle) [Elementary](https://www.herecharleston.com/schools-charleston-sc/?school_type=elementary) [Colleges](https://www.herecharleston.com/schools-charleston-sc/?school_type=college) [Technical Programs](https://www.herecharleston.com/schools-charleston-sc/?school_type=technical) ### Charleston County High Schools Charleston County School District ### Charleston County School District **High Schools:** Ashley Ridge High School, Cane Bay High School, Fort Dorchester High School, Goose Creek High School, James Island Charter High School, R.B. Stall High School, Wando High School, West Ashley High School, Hanahan High School, North Charleston High School, Academic Magnet High School, Philip Simmons High School, Baptist Hill High School, Burke High School, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science, Military Magnet Academy, Palmetto Scholars Academy, St. John's High School, Lowcountry Leadership Charter School **County:** Charleston County Statewide Magnet ### SC Governor's School for Science & Mathematics **Area:** Hartsville, SC — statewide enrollment **Type:** Residential magnet high school for SC students Applications open annually [School Website →](https://www.scgssm.org) ### District & Local School News ![Close-up of colored pencils](https://www.herecharleston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/charleston-schools-report-cards-excellent-rise-300x200.jpg) Education ### Charleston Schools Post More Excellent Report Card Ratings Charleston, S.C. — Charleston County’s new state report cards show 43 excellent schools — up nine from last year —... Oct 14, 2026 [Read More →](https://www.herecharleston.com/2026/10/14/charleston-schools-report-cards-excellent-rise/) ![Graduation cap and diploma illustration](https://www.herecharleston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/dd2-700-million-school-needs-sales-tax-referendum-300x200.jpg) Education ### DD2 Lays Out $700 Million in School Needs Before Sales Tax Vote DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — Dorchester School District Two says it needs about $700 million to repair, renovate and improve its... Oct 13, 2026 [Read More →](https://www.herecharleston.com/2026/10/13/dd2-700-million-school-needs-sales-tax-referendum/) ![Graduation cap and diploma illustration](https://www.herecharleston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/charlestonlife-scholarship-rotary-miracle-league-300x200.jpg) Education ### Rotary, Miracle League Fund CharlestonLIFE Scholarship CHARLESTON, S.C. — Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities heading to the College of Charleston in Charleston, S.C., will have... Oct 13, 2026 [Read More →](https://www.herecharleston.com/2026/10/13/charlestonlife-scholarship-rotary-miracle-league/) ![Small school bus parked on a street](https://www.herecharleston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ccsd-universal-pre-k-north-charleston-rezoning-plan-300x225.jpg) Education ### CCSD Weighs Pre-K Expansion and Rezoning in North Charleston North Charleston, S.C. — Charleston County School District leaders are moving forward with a plan to expand universal pre-K to... Oct 13, 2026 [Read More →](https://www.herecharleston.com/2026/10/13/ccsd-universal-pre-k-north-charleston-rezoning-plan/) [All Charleston School News →](/category/education/) Directory Sponsor [Featured Listing — Get Your School or Program Seen by Every Charleston Family](/advertise/) Public Accountability Data ## School Report Cards Official annual ratings from the **South Carolina Education Oversight Committee** and the **South Carolina Department of Education**. Showing every rated public school in Charleston County for the 2024-25 school year. Click any school to view the full report card on the official SC Report Cards site (graduation rate, academic progress, school climate, financial data). **Report card data loading.** Statewide SC public school ratings are refreshed annually. Check back soon. Report Cards Sponsor [Reach Every Charleston Family Comparing Schools — Get Featured Here](/advertise/) 6. FEATURED SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS ============================================================ --> Active Deadlines & Notable Programs ## Featured Schools & Programs College of Charleston Fall 2026 Applications Open APPLICATIONS OPEN College of Charleston serves Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry region. NCAA Division I. SC in-state tuition available  ·  Multiple degree programs [Learn More →](https://www.cofc.edu) The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Fall 2026 Applications Open APPLICATIONS OPEN The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina serves Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry region. NCAA Division I FCS. SC in-state tuition available  ·  Multiple degree programs [Learn More →](https://www.citadel.edu) SC Governor's School for Science & Math Statewide Magnet Applications APPLICATIONS OPEN SC's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all SC students. Free tuition  ·  Residential program  ·  Grades 11–12 [Learn More →](https://www.scgssm.org/admissions) SC Teaching Fellows Teaching Fellows Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP $6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in SC. Competitive program recognizing future educators. $6,000/year  ·  Service requirement  ·  All SC colleges [Learn More →](https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows.html) Featured Listing [Get Your School or Program Featured Here — Contact HERE Charleston](/advertise/) Interactive Career & Education Tool ## The HERE Decision Maker 6 questions, a personalized education & career roadmap. Free. No sign-up. Question 1 of 6 Question 1 of 6 ### Where are you right now? ✓ High School StudentCurrently enrolled, exploring next steps ✓ Recent GraduateHS or college grad, starting out ✓ Working AdultAlready working, looking to advance or change ✓ Parent / GuardianResearching options for my child Continue → Question 2 of 6 ### What matters most to you? ✓ Income FastMaximize earnings as quickly as possible ✓ Passion & PurposeWork that aligns with my values and interests ✓ Stability & SecurityConsistent job, good benefits, solid future ✓ Growth & AdvancementCareer path with upward mobility and learning ← Back Continue → Question 3 of 6 ### How do you learn best? ✓ Hands-OnLabs, workshops, apprenticeships, doing ✓ Structured ClassroomLectures, assignments, guided learning ✓ Self-DirectedOnline, at my own pace, flexible schedule ✓ Mix of EverythingCombination that keeps me engaged ← Back Continue → Question 4 of 6 ### How much time can you commit? ✓ Full-Time Student30–40 hours/week, fully committed to education ✓ Part-Time (10–20 hrs/wk)Working while studying, steady pace ✓ A Few Hours Per WeekMicro-learning, certifications, self-study ✓ Weekend / Evening OnlyDay job, learning outside work hours ← Back Continue → Question 5 of 6 ### What career field interests you most? ✓ Healthcare & NursingNursing, therapy, public health, allied health ✓ Technology & ITSoftware, cybersecurity, data, networking ✓ Skilled TradesElectrician, HVAC, welding, construction ✓ Business & FinanceManagement, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship ✓ EducationTeaching, counseling, school administration ✓ Creative & MediaDesign, communications, arts, journalism ✓ Manufacturing & EngineeringAdvanced manufacturing, engineering technology ✓ Public ServiceGovernment, military, first responders, social work ← Back Continue → Question 6 of 6 ### Where should we send your personalized roadmap? We'll email your free education & career plan — no obligation. Get My Roadmap → ← Back Your Personalized Roadmap ## Your Charleston Education & Career Plan Based on your answers, here are the top 3 paths we recommend in Charleston. **Want this plan emailed to you?** We'll send a PDF summary plus local scholarship and program contacts. Send My Plan Start Over Decision Maker Sponsor [Sponsor the Decision Maker — Reach Job Seekers & Students in Charleston County](/advertise/) Flexible Learning Options ## Online & Hybrid Education Accredited programs for Charleston County residents who need flexibility. College of Charleston College of Charleston Online Programs Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students. SC in-state tuition [Learn More →](#) The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Online Programs Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students. SC in-state tuition [Learn More →](#) Google Career Certificates Grow with Google — Career Certificates Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Charleston County's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded. Free via Coursera Financial Aid [Learn More →](https://grow.google/certificates/) SC Technical College System SC Online Workforce Training The SC Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges. SC in-state rates + WIOA eligible [Learn More →](https://www.sctechsystem.edu) Program Sponsor [Feature Your Online Program — Reach Adult Learners in Charleston County](/advertise/) Governance & Accountability ## School Board Meetings HERE Charleston covers every public school board meeting in Charleston County — agendas published in advance, votes summarized after. Charleston County School District Charleston County School District **Next Meeting:** Check district website for schedule **Location:** Charleston County — district office ### Key Education Policy Issues — Charleston County 📚 SC READY Scores — Grade-level reading by 3rd grade HIGH 💰 Title I Funding Allocations — Charleston County schools HIGH 🏫 School Safety — Resource officers on campus HIGH 🎓 Dual Enrollment Expansion — High school / college MEDIUM 🏗️ Facilities & Bonds — Building referenda MEDIUM 👩‍🏫 Teacher Recruitment & Pay — Local supplements HIGH Section Sponsor [Sponsor Board Coverage — Reach Charleston County Education Leaders](/advertise/) Common Questions ## Education FAQ — Charleston ### How do I enroll my child in a Charleston County school? + Enrollment for Charleston County public schools is managed by the district office. Contact the Charleston County school district directly for enrollment forms, residency requirements, and deadlines. Visit the district website or the Charleston County government site for current instructions. ### What colleges are in or near Charleston? + Charleston and Charleston County are served by 2 higher-education institutions: College of Charleston, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Use our Decision Maker tool above to find the right fit for your goals. ### Is there financial aid available for Charleston students? + Yes — the SC LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships are merit-based awards for students attending SC colleges. SC WINS is a workforce scholarship for technical programs. FAFSA is available for all eligible students. The SC Teaching Fellows scholarship provides $6,000/year for future educators. ### How does high school athletics work in Charleston County? + High school athletics in Charleston County are governed by the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) — non-profit governing body for public high school athletics in SC (founded 1913). Private schools generally compete in the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA). SCHSL classifies schools 1A through 5A based on enrollment. Headquartered in Columbia, SC; website https://schsl.org. (SCHSL). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HERE Charleston covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement. ### How do I submit a tip or story idea to HERE Charleston? + Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting Charleston County students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Weekly Newsletter ## Charleston Education Newsletter Every Thursday — deadlines, board meeting summaries, scholarship alerts, and education news for Charleston County. 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