Charleston County School District, South Carolina

Charleston County School District is a unified school district in Charleston County, South Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 420,264 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 918 sq mi (2,378 km²) of land.

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Charleston County School District in South Carolina
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
420,264
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Charleston County
Land area
918 sq mi (2,378 km²)
Median household income
$88,494 ± $1,950
Median home value
$489,100 ± $9,282
Water area
449 sq mi (1,162 km²)
State
South Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
4501440
Coordinates (central point)
32.820589, -79.896242

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Charleston County School District, largest first

  1. Charleston (city)154,338 people
  2. North Charleston (city)119,913 people
  3. Mount Pleasant (town)93,993 people
  4. James Island (town)12,198 people
  5. Hollywood (town)5,382 people
  6. Isle of Palms (city)4,362 people
  7. Ravenel (town)2,615 people
  8. Kiawah Island (town)2,326 people
  9. Seabrook Island (town)2,204 people
  10. Sullivan's Island (town)2,087 people
  11. Awendaw (town)1,772 people
  12. Meggett (town)1,307 people
All 17
  1. Folly Beach (city)1,267 people
  2. Lincolnville (town)1,064 people
  3. McClellanville (town)690 people
  4. Adams Run (CDP)469 people
  5. Rockville (town)121 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Dorchester School District 223 mi northwest
  2. Berkeley County School District27 mi north
  3. Colleton County School District44 mi west
  4. Georgetown County School District54 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Charleston County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Charleston County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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