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20+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Charleston
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Wando High School is in Mt. Pleasant | Photo via CCSD
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has 80+ schools and ~50,000 students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more (thanks to data from US News & World Report) for some of the area’s major public and private schools. Note: This is not a comprehensive list. Find the full list of CCSD schools here.

Psst — don’t let school traffic impact your plans. See the map below for a visual of where these Charleston-area schools are located.

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Before we dive in, here are four fast facts about CCSD:
  • High school graduation rate is 76.7%
  • 97.8% of CCSD teachers are licensed, and 88% have more than three years of experience
  • Has a minority enrollment of 60%
Public elementary schools

Angel Oak Elementary, 6134 Chisolm Rd., Johns Island
  • Grades Pre K-5
  • Total enrollment: 696
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Tuition-free
  • No. 417 in SC elementary schools
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary, 1871 Wallace School Rd.
  • Grades K-5
  • Magnet school
  • Total enrollment: 568
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Tuition-free
  • No. 31 in SC elementary schools
Public middle schools

Baptist Hill Middle/High, 5117 Baptist Hill Rd., Hollywood
  • Grades 6-12
  • Total enrollment: 588
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Tuition-free
  • No. 224-299 in SC middle schools, No. 148 in SC high schools
Camp Road Middle, 1825 Camp Rd.
  • Grades 6-8
  • Total enrollment: 833
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Tuition-free
  • No. 54 in SC middle schools
Public high schools

Academic Magnet High, 5109-A W. Enterprise St., North Charleston
  • Grades 9-12
  • Magnet school
  • Total enrollment: 719
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Tuition-free
  • No. 1 in SC high schools
Wando High, 1000 Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant
  • Grades 9-12
  • Total enrollment: 2,596
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Tuition-free
  • No. 4 in SC high schools
28 more Charleston County schools
Asked

What is the average public school student to teacher ratio in the US?
A. 10:1
B. 15:1
C. 17:1
D. 25:1
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Charleston County Parks
 
Events
Monday, Aug. 5
  • Machine Maintenance Monday | Monday, Aug. 5 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | People Places & Quilts | Free | Melanie, a sewing machine repair technician, will be available to answer maintenance and quick repair questions.
  • Master Gardeners | Monday, Aug. 5 | 4-6 p.m. | Daniel Island Library | Free entry; $6 for soil analysis | The Tri-County Master Gardeners will be here to answer your gardening questions; bring a soil sample, and have it sent to the Clemson Extension for analysis.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • Summer Entertainment Series - Friends of Coastal SC | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 10-11 a.m. | Edisto Hall at James Island County Park | $5 | This presentation is geared for children 5 to 12 years old and is about snakes, turtles, and alligators that live in the Lowcountry.
Thursday, Aug. 8
  • A-Roi Thai & Music Bingo | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company | Free | Jam to music and test your listening skills with multiple rounds of music bingo meaning multiple chances to win a Snafu gift certificate.
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Education

Launch a career in aviation with SC’s only 4-year collegiate Aeronautics program
Presented by a CHStoday partner
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Kherry Cohea is a recent CSU Professional Pilot graduate working at Doss Aviation in Colorado. | Photo provided by Charleston Southern University
Ready for takeoff — in the aviation industry? Charleston Southern University’s Aeronautics program could be your passport to a booming sector that generates more than $30 billion annually and makes up nearly 7% of the US GDP.

With big names like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Gulfstream located in and around South Carolina, plus the rise of commercial space travel + advanced air mobility, the opportunities for job placement after graduation are plentiful.

Check out CSU’s Aeronautics: Aerospace Management (BS) degree, where students can:
  • Double-major in both aeronautics + business
  • Gain leadership and management skills
  • Study aircraft operations, flight safety, aerodynamics, and more, all while earning their pilot certification
Did you know? Only 5% of Airline Transport Pilot certificate holders were female in 2023, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. At CSU, more than 30% of the Aeronautics Professional Pilot program’s students are women, leading the way in diversity within this field.
Request info + apply
News Notes
Weather
Sports
  • Olympic update. CofC’s assistant coach Ian Barrows took home bronze in the Men’s Skiff, and Melissa Jefferson, who hails from Georgetown, SC, won the bronze medal in the women’s 100-meter dash. Congratulations.
History
  • The town of James Island has secured a $12,000 grant to create an audio-driving tour to spotlight its Revolutionary War history. The tour will include historic homes + sites with narration and music recorded using local voices. This project is expected to be available later this year. (WCBD)
Community
  • The Cooper River Bridge Run’s People Choice Design Contest has a winner — Jayla Bush, a Charleston native and junior honors student at West Ashley High School. Her design is now one of the finalists for the official 2025 design, which will be revealed later this month.
Environment
  • The SC Department of Natural Resources is asking folks on the coast to watch out for blue land crabs. Our current weather conditions are bringing them out of their burrows. Check out what they look like and report your sightings to help biologists learn about their behaviors.
Arts
  • Calling local dancers. The Palmetto City Ballet announced an open call for its upcoming original production of “Nutcracker.” Auditions are Saturday, Sept. 7, and times vary based on age groups. See the online registration.
Real Estate
  • The Waterfront on Daniel Island has a new luxury cottage for sale. Cottage No. 519 is listed at $2.895 million and is a 3 bed, 3.5 bath that is over 2,700 sqft. Amenities include a gourmet kitchen and electronic fireplace. Take a peek.
Feel Good
  • A 2-year-old Golden Retriever now has the nickname “Kona the Coyote Catcher” after saving a poodle from a coyote attack on Sullivan’s Island. Once Kona saw the poodle in trouble, she ran towards the coyote and barked, leaving the pooch unharmed. Way to go, Kona. (WCSC)
Older Adults
  • Calling all adults 55+: Explore what’s next in retirement by volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Use your skills to enrich lives, gaining physical, mental, and social benefits. (You might even forge new friendships while helping someone to a doctor’s appointment.)*
Home
  • Curious how your home would look with an all-new exterior? This free design studio lets you upload a home photo and virtually swap out exterior colors, sidings, windows + more with a few clicks. Unleash your inner designer.*
 
Community

🍎 Calling all teachers

Spread the word: Charleston International Airport is helping local teachers
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We love the support for our local superheroes, aka teachers. | Provided by Charleston International Airport
Charleston International Airport announced a new community initiative through its CHS Cares program. “Clear the List” is providing local educators with school supplies for the upcoming school year.

To participate, teachers can submit their wish list and provide their school/district email address for verification. Those who aren’t teachers can still participate by nominating their school.

Now through Thursday, Aug. 15, the airport will be randomly selecting wish lists to clear.
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From the editor
Shell yeah, Charleston. It’s National Oyster Day. Check out our Q+A with Captain Thomas Bierce of Charleston Oyster Farm who shares the lowdown on the shellfish and the ecosystem.
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