For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 12,116 students in Berkeley County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, SC are Philip Simmons High School, Stratford High School and Hanahan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Berkeley County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Berkeley County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Philip Simmons High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Berkeley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philip Simmons High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3080 River Village Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2960
Charleston, SC 29492
(843) 471-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Stratford High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
951 Crowfield Boulevard
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4000
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 820-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Hanahan High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6015 Murray Drive
Hanahan, SC 29410
(843) 820-3710
Hanahan, SC 29410
(843) 820-3710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Goose Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1137 Red Bank Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-5300
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 553-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,973 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Berkeley High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 West Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 899-8800
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 899-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Timberland High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1418 Gravel Hill Road
Saint Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-8110
Saint Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-8110
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Cross High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1293 Old Highway 6
Cross, SC 29436
(843) 899-8900
Cross, SC 29436
(843) 899-8900
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, SC include Philip Simmons High School, Stratford High School and Hanahan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Berkeley County?
9 public high schools are located in Berkeley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Berkeley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Berkeley County include: Timberland High School vs. Stratford High School, Hanahan High School vs. Stratford High School, Goose Creek High School vs. Stratford High School
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