Sc Public Charter School District
School District · Columbia, South Carolina
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
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Sc Public Charter School District with test data.
Schools in Sc Public Charter School District
34 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 9
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- 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%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in SC
Compare Sc Public Charter School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Charleston 01 (82)
- Horry 01 (57)
- Richland 01 (48)
- Berkeley 01 (47)
- Aiken 01 (41)
- Beaufort 01 (32)
- Richland 02 (32)
- Lexington 01 (31)
- Charter Institute at Erskine (27)
- Orangeburg (27)
- Dorchester 02 (25)
- York 03 (25)
- Sumter 01 (25)
- Florence 01 (24)
- Pickens 01 (24)
- Lancaster 01 (23)
- Lexington 05 (23)
- York 04 (20)
- Anderson 05 (19)
- Darlington 01 (19)
- Georgetown 01 (19)
- Kershaw 01 (17)
- Oconee 01 (17)
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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