Public schools in Mt. Pleasant, SC
11 open public schools with an address in Mt. Pleasant, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,360
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
2
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Mt. Pleasant public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Mt. Pleasant, SC: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,360 students, an average of 851 per school. The largest campus is Lucy Garrett Beckham High (1,757 students), and the largest elementary school is Jennie Moore Elementary (993).
Charleston 01 operates the most schools here (10), 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 16.6:1, 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 2 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Mt. Pleasant
Elementary schools in Mt. Pleasant
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Hall Elementary Charleston 01 | PK–05 | 649 | 17.3:1 | |
| Carolina Park Elementary Charleston 01 | KG–05 | 931 | 16.6:1 | |
| Charles Pinckney Elementary Charleston 01 | 03–05 | 644 | 17.2:1 | |
| East Cooper Montessori Charter Charleston 01 · Charter | PK–08 | 433 | 14.3:1 | |
| James B. Edwards Elementary Charleston 01 · Magnet | PK–05 | 767 | 14.5:1 | |
| Jennie Moore Elementary Charleston 01 · Magnet | PK–05 | 993 | 15.3:1 | |
| Laurel Hill Primary Charleston 01 | PK–02 | 691 | 15.5:1 | |
| Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary Charleston 01 | PK–05 | 767 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Mt. Pleasant
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas C. Cario Middle Charleston 01 | 06–08 | 1,105 | 17:1 |
High schools in Mt. Pleasant
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High Charleston 01 | 09–12 | 1,757 | 17.4:1 | |
| Oceanside Collegiate Academy Limestone Charters Association · Charter | 09–12 | 623 | 24:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black6.3%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Mt. Pleasant schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,360 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mt. Pleasant
How many public schools are in Mt. Pleasant, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Mt. Pleasant: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 9,360 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mt. Pleasant?
Schools with an address in Mt. Pleasant belong to 2 education agencies, led by Charleston 01 (10 schools), Limestone Charters Association (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 Mt. Pleasant?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mt. Pleasant, with 1,757 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mt. Pleasant?
Yes. 2 of the 11 public schools in Mt. Pleasant are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including East Cooper Montessori Charter, Oceanside Collegiate Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mt. Pleasant schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mt. Pleasant public schools is 16.6:1, 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 Mt. 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