Sangaree’s public schools outscore 54% of South Carolina districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Sangaree, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 33% of students in Sangaree’s public schools are proficient in math, 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.
Sangaree’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 131 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sangaree’s, its schools beat 31%, 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 ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, 14 middle and eight high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Faith Christian School & Daycare (private) is 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 Sangaree’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 Sangaree, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Sangaree
Sangaree Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 578 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Summerville
Kindergarten in Sangaree
Sangaree Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 578 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Summerville
1st grade in Sangaree
Sangaree Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 578 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Summerville
2nd grade in Sangaree
Sangaree Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 578 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Summerville
3rd grade in Sangaree
Sangaree Intermediate
Grades 3–5 · 521 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Summerville
4th grade in Sangaree
Sangaree Intermediate
Grades 3–5 · 521 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Summerville
5th grade in Sangaree
Sangaree Intermediate
Grades 3–5 · 521 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Summerville
Sangaree’s public schools are run by Berkeley County School District, which also serves Bonneau, Charleston, Goose Creek and Hanahan 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
Sangaree vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Sangaree’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sangaree | B− | Berkeley County |
Every school in Sangaree
24 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 Sangaree’s schools
Are Sangaree’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of South Carolina: the public schools Sangaree 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 31%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sangaree in?
Berkeley County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 39,423 students in 46 schools (2024–25).
Where do Sangaree kids go to high school?
One of 8 high schools, depending on your address: Stratford High, Cane Bay High, Berkeley High, Goose Creek High, Hanahan High, Philip Simmons High, Timberland High and Cross High.
What is Sangaree’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 Sangaree 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 Sangaree?
Yes: Faith Christian School & Daycare (religious, grades PK–12, 404 students).
Parents talk
What Sangaree 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.