Most of North Charleston is served by Charleston County School District, 843-937-6300. Schools are closed Nov. 3 and Nov. 23-27; winter break starts Dec. 21.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts on this page come from Charleston County School District, Dorchester School District Two, the South Carolina school report cards and the federal NCES school directory.
Every public school in North Charleston, with its zone and report card: North Charleston public schools.
North Charleston spans two counties and two school districts. Homes in the Charleston County part of the city, most of it, are served by Charleston County School District (CCSD). Homes in the Dorchester County part are served by Dorchester School District Two. Your property tax bill shows which county you are in.
Who to call
- Charleston County School District: 843-937-6300, 75 Calhoun St., Charleston
- Dorchester School District Two: 843-873-2901, 815 S. Main St., Summerville
- Which school is mine? CCSD’s school lookup tool
- Calendar questions (CCSD): 843-937-6303, strategy@charlestoncountyschools.gov
Key dates this school year
From CCSD’s 2026-27 academic calendar (PDF):
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day, schools closed |
| Nov. 23-24 | No school (weather make-up days if needed) |
| Nov. 25-27 | Fall break, schools and offices closed |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | Half day |
| Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Winter break |
| Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 | Students return; second semester begins |
| Monday, Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, closed |
| Monday, Feb. 15 | Presidents Day, closed |
| March 29 to April 2 | Spring break |
| Thursday, May 27 | Last day for students (early release) |
CCSD can use up to five eLearning days for emergencies such as storms or water main breaks before it uses weather make-up days.
Dorchester School District Two runs a different calendar: its 2026-27 calendar has an Election Day holiday on Nov. 3, Thanksgiving break Nov. 23-27, a half day Dec. 18 and winter break Dec. 21 to Jan. 1.
Public schools in North Charleston
These Charleston County School District schools have a North Charleston address in the federal NCES directory for 2023-24. Enrollment is the official count for that year. Each name links to the school’s 2025 state report card.
High schools
| School | Grades | Students (2023-24) |
|---|---|---|
| R.B. Stall High, 3625 Ashley Phosphate Road | 9-12 | 2,025 |
| North Charleston High, 1087 E. Montague Ave. | 9-12 | 785 |
| Academic Magnet High, 5109-A W. Enterprise St. | 9-12 | 718 |
| Charleston School of the Arts, 5109-B W. Enterprise St. | 6-12 | 1,069 |
| Military Magnet Academy, 2950 Carner Ave. | 6-12 | 400 |
Academic Magnet, the School of the Arts and Military Magnet take students from across the county; see CCSD’s list of schools and programs that require an application. Charter schools in the city include Allegro Charter School of Music and Greg Mathis Charter High.
Middle schools: Morningside, Northwoods, Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science and Deer Park, plus Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori and Meeting Street Elementary, which run through eighth grade.
Elementary schools: A.C. Corcoran, Chicora, Hunley Park, Lambs, Matilda F. Dunston, North Charleston Creative Arts, North Charleston Elementary, Pepperhill, Pinehurst and W.B. Goodwin, with Mary Ford Early Childhood and Midland Park Primary for the youngest students.
Dorchester School District Two schools with North Charleston addresses include Fort Dorchester High (2,301 students in 2023-24), River Oaks Middle, and Eagle Nest and Windsor Hill Arts Infused elementary schools.
Ratings: the state report card
South Carolina rates every public school each year on its school report cards, with an overall rating and the measures behind it. CCSD links every school’s 2025 card from its SC report cards page, and the district’s own card is there too. Compare a school with the district and the state, not just with its neighbors.
Enrolling a student
Enroll at your zoned school. CCSD’s required documents page lists what to bring:
- Proof of age: a birth certificate, passport or similar. A child must be 5 by Sept. 1 for kindergarten, and 4 by Sept. 1 for 4-year-old pre-K.
- A South Carolina certificate of immunization.
- One Category I residency document: a signed current lease, the latest real property tax bill, or a ratified purchase or construction contract.
- One Category II residency document: a power, gas, water, landline, cable or internet bill, a car registration, a pay stub or agency mail.
- A parent or guardian photo ID.
Families who share another household’s home can use the district’s notarized affidavit of residency (PDF). Transfers between schools are covered on the student transfer page.
School board meetings
The CCSD Board of Trustees meets on Mondays; its 2026-27 meeting schedule lists the next dates:
| Date | Meeting |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 26 | Board, 5:15 p.m. open session |
| Monday, Nov. 9 | Committee of the whole |
| Monday, Nov. 16 | Swearing-in of new members and election of officers, 4 p.m.; board, 5:15 p.m. |
| Monday, Dec. 14 | Combined committee and board meeting |
Agendas and minutes are on the board’s agendas page.
What this means for you
- Check the county line on your tax bill: it decides your district.
- Election Day, Nov. 3, is a day off in both districts; plan child care now.
- Read the full report card, not only the overall rating.
Related guides: voting in Charleston County, moving to North Charleston and Friday night football.
Zoned schools for 12 areas of the city are in our North Charleston neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Charleston in?
Most of North Charleston, the part in Charleston County, is served by Charleston County School District. The part in Dorchester County is served by Dorchester School District Two, which runs Fort Dorchester High School.
Is there school on Election Day in Charleston County?
No. Charleston County School District schools are closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, for Election Day. Dorchester School District Two also has an Election Day holiday.
When is Thanksgiving break for Charleston County schools?
Schools are closed Monday through Friday, Nov. 23-27, 2026. Nov. 23 and 24 are weather make-up days, so they could become school days if needed.
When does winter break start for Charleston County schools?
Dec. 18 is a half day, winter break runs Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, and students return Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027.
Where can I see a North Charleston school’s rating?
Each school’s rating is on the South Carolina school report cards site, screportcards.com. Charleston County School District links every school’s 2025 report card from its SC report cards page.
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