For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 905 students in 29406, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 29406, SC are Berkeley County Middle College High School, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy and Learn4life High School-charleston. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29406 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 29406, SC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29406 have a Graduation Rate of 29%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Berkeley County Middle College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29406, SC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berkeley County Middle College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7000 Rivers Avenue Bldg 700 St
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 899-8110
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 899-8110
Gr: 11-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Rivers Avenue Suite 101a
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 804-6778
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Learn4life High School-charleston
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6209 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 666-6362
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 666-6362
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Palmetto Excel
Charter School
2150 Eagle Drive
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 329-9662
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 329-9662
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29406, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29406, SC include Berkeley County Middle College High School, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy and Learn4life High School-charleston.
How many public high schools are located in 29406?
4 public high schools are located in 29406.
What is the racial composition of students in 29406?
29406 public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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