For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 379 students in the neighborhood of Westside, Charleston, SC.
The top-ranked public high school in Westside is Burke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westside, Charleston, SC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 76% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Westside, Charleston, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burke High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Charleston, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-4815
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-4815
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Charleston, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Charleston, SC include Burke High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Charleston?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westside, Charleston?
the neighborhood of Westside, Charleston public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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