For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,413 students in 29418, SC (there are , serving 489 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 29418, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29418, SC are Rb Stall High School, Palmetto Scholars Academy and W. B. Goodwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29418 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29418, SC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 29418, SC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rb Stall High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3625 Ashley Phosphate Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 764-2200
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 764-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,025 students
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
W. B. Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-5911
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-5911
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Jerry Zucker Middle School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-8383
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-8383
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
29418, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7350 Cross County Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(803) 625-4135
North Charleston, SC 29418
(803) 625-4135
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29418, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29418, SC include Rb Stall High School, Palmetto Scholars Academy and W. B. Goodwin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29418?
4 public schools are located in 29418.
What percentage of students in 29418 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 29418 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29418?
29418 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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