EDUCATION
Lowcountry Schools Show Mixed Results in 2025 Report
Charleston, S.C., USATue Nov 04 2025
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.
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What are the possible reasons for the decline in college or career readiness rates in Charleston County, and what data is needed to understand this trend better?
What specific interventions or programs were implemented in Charleston County School District that led to the improvement in elementary level students' performance?
How does the Charleston County School District plan to address the decrease in the percentage of students who are college or career ready?
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