Best Schools in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
10 schools · 8 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
Choosing a school in Mt. Pleasant?
Use this page to compare every school in Mt. Pleasant by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
James B. Edwards Elementary
Elementary · Charleston 01. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
High · Charleston 01. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Carolina Park Elementary
Elementary · Charleston 01. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Mt. Pleasant for 2026 are James B. Edwards Elementary (8.8/10), Lucy Garrett Beckham High (8.2/10), and Carolina Park Elementary (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
in this city
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$665,850
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
10
in this city
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$665,850
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 24% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mt. Pleasant schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Mt. Pleasant
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James B. Edwards Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lucy Garrett Beckham High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Carolina Park Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Jennie Moore Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Thomas C. Cario Middle | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Belle Hall Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Charles Pinckney Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | East Cooper Montessori Charter | 6.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $118,881
- Median home value
- $665,850
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
70% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Mt. Pleasant compares
South Carolina rank
#8 of 133
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.2
above South Carolina avg (6.3)
Median household income
$119k
190% of South Carolina median
Schools in this city
10
Charleston 01 runs Mt. Pleasant's public schools
10 public schools. Charleston 01 is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Mt. Pleasant is a Charleston 01 school (10 of 10).
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 6.1 to 8.8 — the spread is inside Mt. Pleasant, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina is home to 10 schools, including 10 public schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.5 out of 10, schools in Mt. Pleasant perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Mt. Pleasant is James B. Edwards Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Mt. Pleasant is served by 1 school district: Charleston 01. These districts collectively serve 50,400 students.
Mt. Pleasant's community shows 64% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $118,881. The poverty rate in the area is 5.8%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 763 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 736 students · Pre-K–2nd | 8.5 |
| 3 | 981 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 4 | 999 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 5 | 657 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 6 | 828 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 |
| 7 | 646 students · 3rd–5th | 6.3 |
| 8 | 429 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,130 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,763 students · 9th–12th | 8.2 |
Schools in Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$118,881
Median Home Value
$665,850
Median Rent
$2,074/mo
Population
96,145
College Educated
64%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Community Profile
Mt. Pleasant has a median household income of $118,881. It is a well-educated community where 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $665,850, with a median rent of $2,074/month. The local poverty rate of 5.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- South Carolina
- Elementary
- 8
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
Resources
School District
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
How many schools are in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
Mt. Pleasant has 10 schools, including 10 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mt. Pleasant is 7.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
The top-ranked school in Mt. Pleasant on MySchoolScout is James B. Edwards Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
The top-ranked elementary school in Mt. Pleasant on MySchoolScout is James B. Edwards Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
The top-ranked middle school in Mt. Pleasant on MySchoolScout is Thomas C. Cario Middle with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best high school in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
The top-ranked high school in Mt. Pleasant on MySchoolScout is Lucy Garrett Beckham High with a composite score of 8.2/10.
How many school districts serve Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
Mt. Pleasant is served by 1 school district: Charleston 01.
What is the education level in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
According to Census data, 64% of adults in Mt. Pleasant have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
The median household income in Mt. Pleasant is approximately $118,881 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mt. Pleasant is 16.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.