For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 923 students in the neighborhood of North Central, Charleston, SC.
The top ranked public schools in North Central are Charleston Charter School For Math And Science and James Simons Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Central, Charleston, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of North Central, Charleston, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Grades: 6-12
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
James Simons Montessori
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
741 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7763
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7763
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Charleston, SC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Charleston, SC include Charleston Charter School For Math And Science and James Simons Montessori.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, Charleston?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Central, Charleston?
the neighborhood of North Central, Charleston public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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