Public schools in Goose Creek, SC
14 open public schools with an address in Goose Creek, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,686
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Goose Creek public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Goose Creek, SC: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,686 students, an average of 906 per school. The largest campus is Stratford High (2,605 students), and the largest elementary school is Devon Forest Elementary (925).
Berkeley 01 operates the most schools here (13), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Goose Creek
Elementary schools in Goose Creek
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Bluff Elementary Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 659 | 15.7:1 | |
| Devon Forest Elementary Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 925 | 15.4:1 | |
| Goose Creek Elementary Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 923 | 14.9:1 | |
| Howe Hall AIMS Elementary Berkeley 01 · Magnet | KG–05 | 418 | 16.7:1 | |
| Marrington Elementary Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 449 | 15:1 | |
| Mevers School of Excellence Charter Institute at Erskine · Charter | KG–08 | 772 | 10:1 | |
| Mount Holly Elementary Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 548 | 15.2:1 | |
| Westview Elementary Berkeley 01 | 03–05 | 504 | 17.4:1 | |
| Westview Primary Berkeley 01 | PK–02 | 688 | 16.8:1 |
Middle schools in Goose Creek
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marrington Middle School of the Arts Berkeley 01 | 06–08 | 432 | 15.4:1 | |
| Sedgefield Middle Berkeley 01 | 06–08 | 950 | 16.7:1 | |
| Westview Middle Berkeley 01 | 06–08 | 840 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Goose Creek
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek High Berkeley 01 · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,973 | 16.6:1 | |
| Stratford High Berkeley 01 | 09–12 | 2,605 | 16:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.2%
- Hispanic22.2%
- Black30.4%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Goose Creek schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,686 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Goose Creek
How many public schools are in Goose Creek, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Goose Creek: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 12,686 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Goose Creek?
Schools with an address in Goose Creek belong to 2 education agencies, led by Berkeley 01 (13 schools), Charter Institute at Erskine (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Goose Creek?
Stratford High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Goose Creek, with 2,605 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Goose Creek?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Goose Creek are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Mevers School of Excellence. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Goose Creek schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Goose Creek public schools is 15.8:1, higher than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Goose Creek guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities