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#452 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 38% in state
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
High School · Charleston 01 · Mt. Pleasant, SC
A Charleston 01 high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1560 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
- Math 88% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lucy Garrett Beckham High score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 93% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lucy Garrett Beckham 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$107,215
Median home value
$672,400
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #41 of 79
- District spending per student
- $16,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucy Garrett Beckham High is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucy Garrett Beckham High
Lucy Garrett Beckham High is a public high school in Mt. Pleasant, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 1,763 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #452 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucy Garrett Beckham High
What grades does Lucy Garrett Beckham High serve?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High has an enrollment of approximately 1,763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy Garrett Beckham High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucy Garrett Beckham High rank in SC?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High ranks #452 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Lucy Garrett Beckham High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucy Garrett Beckham High has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Lucy Garrett Beckham High a charter school?
No, Lucy Garrett Beckham High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucy Garrett Beckham High a Title I school?
No, Lucy Garrett Beckham High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
19.8% of students at Lucy Garrett Beckham 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
- 1,763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (843) 856-6790
- Area population (ZIP 29464)
- 51,758
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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.
- 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 29464; 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, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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