Very Good
#150 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 13% in state
Philip Simmons High
High School · Berkeley 01 · Charleston, SC
A Berkeley 01 high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3080 River Village Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Philip Simmons High score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 72% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Philip Simmons 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 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,389/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$115,605
Median home value
$727,800
Median rent
$1,924/mo
College educated
67.3%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29492; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Palmetto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Berkeley County Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 11–12 | Not available | 96 | Compare → |
| Berkeley HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,943 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #2 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
Philip Simmons High is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philip Simmons High
Philip Simmons High is a public high school in Charleston, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 809 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philip Simmons High
What grades does Philip Simmons High serve?
Philip Simmons High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Philip Simmons High?
Philip Simmons High has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip Simmons High?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip Simmons High is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Philip Simmons High rank in SC?
Philip Simmons High ranks #150 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Philip Simmons High's MySchoolScout rating?
Philip Simmons High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Philip Simmons High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philip Simmons High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Philip Simmons High a charter school?
No, Philip Simmons High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Philip Simmons High a Title I school?
No, Philip Simmons High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Philip Simmons High?
31.8% of students at Philip Simmons 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
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (843) 471-2960
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29492)
- 19,753
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 29492; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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