For the 2025 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 3,098 students in South Carolina.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in South Carolina are Brashier Middle College Charter High School, Langston Charter Middle School and York Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Carolina blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in South Carolina (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brashier Middle College Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1830 West Georgia Road Buildin
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Simpsonville, SC 29680
(864) 757-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Langston Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1950 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 286-9700
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 286-9700
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
York Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1047 Golden Gate Court
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-4400
Grades: K-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #44.
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7499 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 300-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in South Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in South Carolina include Brashier Middle College Charter High School, Langston Charter Middle School and York Preparatory Academy.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in South Carolina?
4 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in South Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in South Carolina?
South Carolina blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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