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#584 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 50% in state
Military Magnet Academy
High School · Charleston 01 · North Charleston, SC
A Charleston 01 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2950 Carner Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Military Magnet Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Military Magnet Academy 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,771/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Charleston), 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
$54,566
Median home value
$266,200
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Mathis Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Allegro Charter School of MusicCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 6–12 | 2.2 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| North Charleston HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| Academic Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #46 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
Military Magnet Academy is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Military Magnet Academy
Military Magnet Academy is a public high school in North Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 400 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Military Magnet Academy
What grades does Military Magnet Academy serve?
Military Magnet Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Military Magnet Academy?
Military Magnet Academy has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Military Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Military Magnet Academy is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Military Magnet Academy rank in SC?
Military Magnet Academy ranks #584 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Military Magnet Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Military Magnet Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Military Magnet Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Military Magnet Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Military Magnet Academy a charter school?
No, Military Magnet Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Military Magnet Academy a Title I school?
No, Military Magnet Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Military Magnet Academy?
100.0% of students at Military Magnet Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (843) 745-7102
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 29405)
- 26,717
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 29405; 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
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