Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lowcountry Leadership Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowcountry Leadership Charter School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
13%
31%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowcountry Leadership Charter School's ranking?
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School is ranked #382 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowcountry Leadership Charter School?
The graduation rate of Lowcountry Leadership Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lowcountry Leadership Charter School?
537 students attend Lowcountry Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lowcountry Leadership Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowcountry Leadership Charter School?
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowcountry Leadership Charter School offer ?
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowcountry Leadership Charter School part of?
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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