Ladson’s public schools outscore 73% of South Carolina districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Ladson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 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 99% 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.
Ladson’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 132 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ladson’s, its schools beat 55%, lower than their 73% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 54% and math 43% across both districts in spring 2022, against 52% and 41% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Berkeley County spends $13,371 per student and Charleston County $18,199, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 Ladson’s grade
B+: better than 73% of South Carolina school districts, #75 of 169 South Carolina towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the South Carolina average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ladson, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Ladson
College Park Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 750 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Ladson · depends on your address
College Park Middle
Grades 6–8 · 666 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Sangaree Middle
Grades 6–8 · 637 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Ladson · depends on your address
College Park Middle
Grades 6–8 · 666 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Sangaree Middle
Grades 6–8 · 637 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Ladson · depends on your address
College Park Middle
Grades 6–8 · 666 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Sangaree Middle
Grades 6–8 · 637 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Ladson runs its own schools through grade 12 (Berkeley County School District). From grade PK, students attend the Charleston County School District, shared with Awendaw, Charleston, Folly Beach, Hollywood, Isle of Palms, James Island, Kiawah Island, Lincolnville, McClellanville, Meggett, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Ravenel, Rockville, Seabrook Island and Sullivan's Island. Its high school is in Goose Creek. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Ladson
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Ladson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Ladson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Ladson | B+ | Berkeley County PK–12 · Charleston County PK–12 |
| North Charleston | A | Charleston County PK–12 · Dorchester School District 2 PK–12 |
| Goose Creek | B− | Berkeley County |
Every school in Ladson
22 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 Ladson’s schools
Are Ladson’s schools good?
By South Carolina’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ladson children attend outscore 73% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #75 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 55%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ladson in?
Two districts: Berkeley County School District runs grades PK–12, and Charleston County School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Awendaw, Charleston, Folly Beach, Hollywood, Isle of Palms, James Island, Kiawah Island, Lincolnville, McClellanville, Meggett, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Ravenel, Rockville, Seabrook Island and Sullivan's Island.
Where do Ladson kids go to high school?
One of 19 high schools, depending on your address: Stratford High, Wando High, Cane Bay High, R. B. Stall High, West Ashley High, Berkeley High, Goose Creek High, Lucy Garrett Beckham High, Charleston School of the Arts, Hanahan High, North Charleston High, Philip Simmons High, Academic Magnet High, Timberland High, Baptist Hill High, Military Magnet Academy, St. Johns High, Burke High and Cross High.
What is Ladson’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Charleston County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Ladson spend per student?
$13,371 in Berkeley County School District and $18,199 in Charleston County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Ladson 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.