Very Good
#228 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 19% in state
Based on limited data
Green Charter School Lowcountry
Elementary School · Sc Public Charter School District · N. Charleston, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
8717 Old University Boulevard, N. Charleston, SC 29406
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Green Charter School Lowcountry score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Green Charter School Lowcountry 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low220/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,640
Median home value
$209,700
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Corcoran ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Goose Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Howe Hall Aims ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Bridges Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | Not available | 1,355 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #19 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Green Charter School Lowcountry is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Charter School Lowcountry
Green Charter School Lowcountry is a public elementary school in N. Charleston, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 274 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Charter School Lowcountry
What grades does Green Charter School Lowcountry serve?
Green Charter School Lowcountry serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Green Charter School Lowcountry?
Green Charter School Lowcountry has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Charter School Lowcountry?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Charter School Lowcountry is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Charter School Lowcountry rank in SC?
Green Charter School Lowcountry ranks #228 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Green Charter School Lowcountry's MySchoolScout rating?
Green Charter School Lowcountry has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Green Charter School Lowcountry?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Charter School Lowcountry has 37% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Green Charter School Lowcountry a charter school?
Yes, Green Charter School Lowcountry is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Green Charter School Lowcountry a Title I school?
No, Green Charter School Lowcountry is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Charter School Lowcountry?
76.3% of students at Green Charter School Lowcountry 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (843) 501-7911
- Area population (ZIP 29406)
- 32,482
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 29406; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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