St. Charles: Schools & Education
There are 5 public schools in St. Charles. Lee Central High is the largest at 450 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,413 students.
- ~28 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~642).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 28 residents per school.
| School Districts · Districts | SC Public Charter School Distr, SC Public Charter School Distr, SC Public Charter School Distr |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4500001, 4502670, 4503901 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,413 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 114 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.40 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,408 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 99.6% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Coker University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 14.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Coker University |
| Nearest College · City | Hartsville |
| Nearest College · Phone | 8,433,838,000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 4 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | LEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 8,034,845,921 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 200 NORTH MAIN STREET, BISHOPVILLE SC 29010 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.9 mi |