Public schools in Mount Pleasant, SC
5 open public schools with an address in Mount Pleasant, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,334
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Mount Pleasant public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Mount Pleasant, SC: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,334 students, an average of 1,067 per school. The largest campus is Wando High (2,588 students), and the largest elementary school is Mt. Pleasant Academy (630).
Every listed school belongs to Charleston 01. 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 16.5:1, 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 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Mount Pleasant
Elementary schools in Mount Pleasant
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Pleasant Academy Charleston 01 | PK–05 | 630 | 16.5:1 |
Middle schools in Mount Pleasant
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laing Middle Charleston 01 · Magnet | 06–08 | 986 | 16.3:1 | |
| Moultrie Middle Charleston 01 | 06–08 | 1,130 | 17.5:1 |
High schools in Mount Pleasant
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies Charleston 01 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Wando High Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 2,588 | 17.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.6%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black8.7%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Mount Pleasant schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,334 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mount Pleasant
How many public schools are in Mount Pleasant, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Mount Pleasant: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,334 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mount Pleasant?
All listed public schools with an address in Mount Pleasant belong to Charleston 01. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Mount Pleasant?
Wando High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mount Pleasant, with 2,588 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mount Pleasant?
No school with an address in Mount Pleasant is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mount Pleasant schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mount Pleasant public schools is 16.5:1, 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 Mount Pleasant 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