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Berkeley High

High School · Berkeley 01 · Moncks Corner, SC

A Berkeley 01 high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

406 West Main Street, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 81% proficient (2022)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation7.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$12,810
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Berkeley High score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency81%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 63% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Berkeley High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,364/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moncks Corner), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,604

Median home value

$273,100

Median rent

$1,229/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John's Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–120.4 mi358Compare →
Berkeley County Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified7.511–122.4 mi96Compare →
Cane Bay HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–12Not available2,490Compare →
Hanahan HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–12Not available1,048Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Berkeley 01

Schools in district
47
Rank in district
#14 of 46
District spending per student
$12,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Berkeley High is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berkeley High

Berkeley High is a public high school in Moncks Corner, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 1,943 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berkeley High

What grades does Berkeley High serve?

Berkeley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Berkeley High?

Berkeley High has an enrollment of approximately 1,943 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley High is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berkeley High rank in SC?

Berkeley High ranks #611 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Berkeley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Berkeley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Berkeley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkeley High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Berkeley High a charter school?

No, Berkeley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berkeley High a Title I school?

No, Berkeley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkeley High?

68.8% of students at Berkeley High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,943
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 29461)
42,535
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29461; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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