Best High Schools in the Charleston, SC Area
Carolina School Hub provides school rankings and test data on the best high schools in Charleston, SC and its suburbs. See student growth information, assessment data and independent ratings on 22 high schools in the Charleston area including Academic Magnet High School, Palmetto Scholars Academy, and Charleston School of the Arts.
The list below is not meant be used as a definitive guide to which area high school would be best for any individual student. For schools that are close to one another in rankings, differences in available data are in most cases very small.
Ranking of Charleston Area's Best High Schools
Academic Magnet High School
# 1 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 28
Academic Magnet High School is located in the 29405 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Academic Magnet High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#2 high school in South Carolina(99th percentile in state)
Palmetto Scholars Academy
# 2 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 25
Palmetto Scholars Academy is located in the 29418 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Palmetto Scholars Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#3 high school in South Carolina| (98th percentile in state) |
Charleston School of the Arts
# 3 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 23
Charleston School of the Arts is located in the 29405 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Charleston School of the Arts has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#12 high school in South Carolina(93rd percentile in state)
Wando High School
# 4 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 22
Wando High School is located in the 29466 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Wando High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#16 high school in South Carolina(91st percentile in state)
James Island Charter High School
# 5 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 21
James Island Charter High School is located in the 29412 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, James Island Charter High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#34 high school in South Carolina| (81st percentile in state) |
Philp Simmons High School
# 6 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Philp Simmons High School is located in the 29492 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Philp Simmons High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#37 high school in South Carolina(79th percentile in state)
Stratford High School
# 7 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Stratford High School is located in the 29445 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Stratford High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#44 high school in South Carolina(76th percentile in state)
Hanahan High School
# 8 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Hanahan High School is located in the 29410 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Hanahan High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#46 high school in South Carolina(74th percentile in state)
Ashley Ridge High School
# 9 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 19
Ashley Ridge High School is located in the 29485 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Ashley Ridge High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#62 high school in South Carolina(66th percentile in state)
Cane Bay High School
# 10 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 19
Cane Bay High School is located in the 29483 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cane Bay High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#75 high school in South Carolina(58th percentile in state)
West Ashley High School
# 11 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
West Ashley High School is located in the 29414 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, West Ashley High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#83 high school in South Carolina(54th percentile in state)
Summerville High School
# 12 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
Summerville High School is located in the 29483 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Summerville High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#84 high school in South Carolina(53rd percentile in state)
Woodland High School
# 13 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Woodland High School is located in the 29437 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Woodland High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#110 high school in South Carolina(39th percentile in state)
Berkeley High School
# 14 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Berkeley High School is located in the 29461 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Berkeley High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#113 high school in South Carolina(37th percentile in state)
Fort Dorchester High School
# 15 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Fort Dorchester High School is located in the 29420 ZIP Code area of Dorchester County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Fort Dorchester High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#118 high school in South Carolina(34th percentile in state)
Goose Creek High School
# 16 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Goose Creek High School is located in the 29445 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Goose Creek High School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#125 high school in South Carolina(31st percentile in state)
Timberland High School
# 17 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Timberland High School is located in the 29479 ZIP Code area of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Timberland High School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#141 high school in South Carolina(22nd percentile in state)
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
# 18 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is located in the 29403 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#149 high school in South Carolina| (17th percentile in state) |
Burke High School
# 19 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 14
Burke High School is located in the 29403 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Burke High School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#167 high school in South Carolina(7th percentile in state)
Baptist Hill High School
# 20 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 14
Baptist Hill High School is located in the 29449 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Baptist Hill High School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#168 high school in South Carolina(7th percentile in state)
St. Johns High School
# 21 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 14
St. Johns High School is located in the 29455 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, St. Johns High School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#174 high school in South Carolina(3rd percentile in state)
R. B. Stall High School
# 22 High School in Charleston AreaAverage ACT Scores: 14
R. B. Stall High School is located in the 29418 ZIP Code area of Charleston County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, R. B. Stall High School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#175 high school in South Carolina(3rd percentile in state)
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Rankings for the best high schools in the Charleston area were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.
You can click on a specific school name above for more information on test scores, student data and more.
On this site, you'll find SAT data and/or other assessment information for the best high schools in Charleston and its suburbs - as well as in other major metro areas in the Carolinas. Use Carolina School Hub as your starting point for researching public high schools in North Carolina and South Carolina. Here you'll also find rankings of the best elementary schools in Charleston and the best middle schools in Charleston and its suburbs.
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Deciding on a High School
Deciding which Charleston area high school is best for your child requires consideration of a number of factors. Most area high schools offer a well-rounded curriculum, without an area of true specialization. Others may be more specialized in terms of their curriculum.
In addition, some high schools in Charleston and its South Carolina suburbs offer a wide range of sports and other extracurricular activities, while others offer a more limited set of opportunities. One size does not fit all when it comes to choosing a high school in the Charleston area.