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Burke High School

Charleston, SC


Burke High School
244 President Street
Charleston, SC  29403
Phone: 843-579-4815
Charleston County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 1 out of 10 stars
1  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 352
Type: Regular School
Burke High School

Burke High School



Metro Area Ranking

#19
Metro Area High School Ranking: Burke High School is ranked #19 out of 22 of the best high schools in Charleston and surrounding areas (14th percentile). Cick the link to see all 22 high schools.

State Ranking

#167
Statewide High School Ranking: Burke High School is ranked #167 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (7th percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Burke High School is a 1-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Charleston County, SC. Burke High School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.







Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 12.9 8th 17.0
Math 15 9th 18.0
Reading 15.2 13th 19.2
Science 14.3 4th 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2024 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Burke High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.

End-of-Course Tests
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 67.70 77.62
Algebra 1 63.21 69.07
Biology 1 54.66 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 403
Math 386
Composite Score 789
SAT Participation Rate 42 %

Burke High had an average SAT score of 789 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #158 out of 225 SC high schools (30th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Burke High was 42% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 76% - Burke High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 76% - Burke High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools


Rankings for schools 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.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Mitchell Elementary School
0.3 miles Charleston PK-5
James Simons Elementary School
0.5 miles Charleston PK-8
Charleston Progressive School
1.0 miles Charleston PK-5
Sanders-Clyde Elementary School
1.0 miles Charleston PK-5
Buist Academy
10 
1.3 miles Charleston 3-8
Memminger Elementary School
1.3 miles Charleston PK-5
Simmons Pinckney Middle School
1.6 miles Charleston 6-8
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
10 
1.9 miles Charleston PK-5
Harbor View Elementary School
10 
2.7 miles Charleston PK-5
Stono Park Elementary School
3.7 miles Charleston PK-5
Murray LaSaine Elementary School
4.0 miles Charleston PK-8
Military Magnet Academy
4.0 miles North Charleston 6-12
Ashley River Crtv Arts Elementary School
10 
4.1 miles Charleston PK-5
Stiles Point Elementary School
10 
4.1 miles Charleston PK-5
Camp Road Middle School
4.2 miles Charleston 6-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Mitchell Elementary School
0.3 miles PK-5
James Simons Elementary School
0.5 miles PK-8
Charleston Progressive School
1.0 miles PK-5
Sanders-Clyde Elementary School
1.0 miles PK-5
Buist Academy
10 
1.3 miles 3-8
Memminger Elementary School
1.3 miles PK-5
Simmons Pinckney Middle School
1.6 miles 6-8
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
10 
1.9 miles PK-5
Harbor View Elementary School
10 
2.7 miles PK-5
Stono Park Elementary School
3.7 miles PK-5
Murray LaSaine Elementary School
4.0 miles PK-8
Military Magnet Academy
4.0 miles 6-12
Ashley River Crtv Arts Elementary School
10 
4.1 miles PK-5
Stiles Point Elementary School
10 
4.1 miles PK-5
Camp Road Middle School
4.2 miles 6-8


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Carolina Voyager Charter School
0.4 miles Charleston K-8
Allegro Charter School of Music
0.5 miles North Charleston 6-12
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
0.7 miles Charleston 6-12
Orange Grove Charter School
10 
3.4 miles Charleston PK-8
James Island Charter High School
4.4 miles Charleston 9-12
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
10 
4.6 miles Mt. Pleasant PK-8
Palmetto Scholars Academy
10.3 miles North Charleston 6-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Carolina Voyager Charter School
0.4 miles K-8
Allegro Charter School of Music
0.5 miles 6-12
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
0.7 miles 6-12
Orange Grove Charter School
10 
3.4 miles PK-8
James Island Charter High School
4.4 miles 9-12
East Cooper Montessori Charter School
10 
4.6 miles PK-8
Palmetto Scholars Academy
10.3 miles 6-12