Photo: Itsbrandoyo · CC BY-SA 4.0Goose Creek’s public schools outscore 54% of South Carolina districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Goose Creek, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 33% of Goose Creek’s students scored proficient, below the South Carolina average (41%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Goose Creek’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 100 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Goose Creek’s, its schools beat 28%, lower than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 50% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 52% and 41% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,371 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then three middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Mevers School of Excellence and Crowfield Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Goose Creek’s grade
B−: better than 54% of South Carolina school districts, #112 of 169 South Carolina towns. Graduation is above the South Carolina average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Goose Creek, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Goose Creek · depends on your address
Carolyn Lewis School
Grades PK–8 · 1,078 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Summerville
Westview Middle
Grades 6–8 · 840 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Marrington Middle School of the Arts
Grades 6–8 · 432 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Goose Creek · depends on your address
Carolyn Lewis School
Grades PK–8 · 1,078 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Summerville
Westview Middle
Grades 6–8 · 840 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Marrington Middle School of the Arts
Grades 6–8 · 432 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Goose Creek · depends on your address
Carolyn Lewis School
Grades PK–8 · 1,078 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Summerville
Westview Middle
Grades 6–8 · 840 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Marrington Middle School of the Arts
Grades 6–8 · 432 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Goose Creek
Stratford High
Grades 9–12 · 2,605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Goose Creek
Stratford High
Grades 9–12 · 2,605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Goose Creek
Stratford High
Grades 9–12 · 2,605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Goose Creek
Stratford High
Grades 9–12 · 2,605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Goose Creek’s public schools are run by Berkeley County School District, which also serves Bonneau, Charleston, Hanahan and Jamestown and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Goose Creek vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Goose Creek’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek | B− | Berkeley County |
| Hanahan | B− | Berkeley County |
| Charleston | B+ | Charleston County PK–12 · Berkeley County PK–12 |
| North Charleston | A | Charleston County PK–12 · Dorchester School District 2 PK–12 |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Berkeley County with Goose Creek, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Goose Creek
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Goose Creek’s schools
Are Goose Creek’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of South Carolina: the public schools Goose Creek children attend outscore 54% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #112 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Goose Creek in?
Berkeley County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 39,423 students in 46 schools (2024–25).
Where do Goose Creek kids go to high school?
Stratford High, with 2,605 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Goose Creek’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Berkeley County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Goose Creek spend per student?
$13,371 in Berkeley County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Goose Creek?
Yes: Crowfield Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 30 students). Goose Creek also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Goose Creek families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.