Charleston: Schools & Education
Charleston is served by 33 public schools. West Ashley High is the largest at 1,935 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 20,174 students.
- ~4,410 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~322).
K-12 Schools
35 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,410 residents per school. 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (23)
Schools (35)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Berkeley 01, Charleston 01, SC Public Charter School Distr |
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 33 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 19,221 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,382 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.90 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 10,848 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 56.4% |
| Schools Count | 33 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (11)
Colleges (11)
| Nearest College · Name | Trident Technical College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Charleston |
| Nearest College · Phone | (843) 574-6111 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Main Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 68 Calhoun Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (843) 805-6801 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29401 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3169 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 6 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (6)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 152 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 3 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 3 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 58.3% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12