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Charleston 01
Key statistics
50,856
Students enrolled
81
Public schools
3,925
Classroom teachers (FTE)
13.0:1
Students per teacher
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. School year: 2024-25.
District details
Grades served
PK to 12
Total staff (FTE)
8,283
District office
75 Calhoun Street, Charleston SC 29401
Phone
County
Charleston County
Official website
NCES District ID
4501440
About Charleston 01
Description provided by the district or community — not part of the NCES dataset.
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is the second largest school system in South Carolina representing a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools that span 1,000 square miles of coastal lands. CCSD serves approximately 45,000 students in 80 schools and several specialized programs. CCSD offers a diverse, expanding portfolio of options—including neighborhood, charter, and magnet schools—and is divided into elementary, secondary, and “Innovation Zone” Learning Communities, each led by an associate superintendent. With approximately 5,500 employees district-wide, CCSD is the fourth largest employer in the region.