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6.7 avg / 10

Sc Public Charter School District

School District · Columbia, South Carolina

Students: 18,404
Teachers (FTE): 1,303
Estimated Scores: 12%

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

34

15 elem, 3 mid, 9 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,863

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

How this district compares

South Carolina rank

#23 of 77

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above South Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,863

+$9,532 vs South Carolina median

District size

18,404 students

Much larger than South Carolina median

About Sc Public Charter School District

Sc Public Charter School District is a Columbia, South Carolina school district serving 34 schools. The district educates 18,404 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $23,863 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Sc Public Charter School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Butler Academy, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Sc Public Charter School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.6% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 9 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Sc Public Charter School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.6%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sc Public Charter School District with test data.

District Details

City
Columbia
Total Enrollment
18,404
Teachers (FTE)
1,303
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?

Sc Public Charter School District has 34 schools in total — 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sc Public Charter School District?

The average composite rating for Sc Public Charter School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sc Public Charter School District?

Sc Public Charter School District spends $23,863 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sc Public Charter School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sc Public Charter School District is 14.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sc Public Charter School District?

Butler Academy is the highest-rated school in Sc Public Charter School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Sc Public Charter School District?

Across schools in Sc Public Charter School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sc Public Charter School District compare to other districts in South Carolina?

Sc Public Charter School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 34 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
42.6%
ELA Proficiency
56.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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.

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