North Charleston: Schools & Education
32 public schools serve North Charleston. Fort Dorchester High is the largest at 2,312 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 20,418 students.
- ~3,156 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~322).
K-12 Schools
38 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,156 residents per school. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
Schools (38)
| School Districts · Districts | Charleston 01, Dorchester 02, SC Public Charter School Distr |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 32 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 19,304 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,519 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.70 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 16,259 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 84.2% |
| Schools Count | 32 |
Sources: 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 (3)
Colleges (2)
| 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 | Mobile Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 4355 Bridge View Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (843) 805-6841 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29405 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1135 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 28.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12