Lowcountry Schools Show Mixed Results in 2025 Report

The 2025 South Carolina School Report Cards are out, revealing a mixed performance for the Lowcountry area. The report evaluates test scores, graduation rates, and college or career readiness.

Charleston County School District

• Progress at Elementary Level
• Sanders-Clyde Elementary earned a "Good" rating for the first time.
• Over 60% of district schools rated "Good" or "Excellent", surpassing the state average of 49%.
• College/Career Readiness: Only 58.4% of students meet the standard.

Dorchester School District Two

• Leading the Lowcountry
• Eight schools earned an "Excellent" rating.
• Graduation Rate: 91.4%, higher than the state average of 86.7%.
• No schools rated below average or unsatisfactory.

Berkeley County School District

• Graduation Rate: 86.2%, similar to the state average.
• Dropout Rate: Decreased from last year.
• College/Career Readiness: About 10% fewer students meet the standard compared to the state.

How to Check Your School's Performance

Visit the South Carolina School Report Cards website for detailed data and areas of improvement.