Best Public Schools in Zip Code 29482

Summary:

The 29482 zip code is home to a single standout public elementary school, Sullivan's Island Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 475 students. This school is ranked 13th out of 638 elementary schools in South Carolina's Charleston 01 district, earning a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sullivan's Island Elementary is an exceptional academic performer, with the majority of its students scoring proficient or better on state assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 93% of students identifying as White, and a low percentage (8.84%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent community. The school's high per-student spending of $14,772 suggests that the district is allocating significant resources to support the educational needs of its students.

While Sullivan's Island Elementary's academic excellence is undeniable, the lack of diversity in its student population is a potential concern, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can provide valuable educational and social benefits. Additionally, the high level of investment in this school may not be replicated across all schools in the district, potentially leading to resource disparities. Overall, Sullivan's Island Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, but the broader implications of its demographics and resource allocation warrant further exploration.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Sullivan's Island Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2014 Mike Perkis Place	Sullivans Island	29482	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 883-3118	475	35	13.6	8.8%	443 (93.3%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	96.2	13^th of 638 public elementary schools	98.0%		95.5	15^th of 644 public elementary schools	97.7%	2	84.8	83.1	86.4	84.8	87.6	71.7	$14,772	$964	$813	$1,777	$10,590	$2,405	$12,995

Cities Near Zip Code 29482

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sullivans Island	0.21 mi	1	1^st
Mount Pleasant	1.96 mi	17	8^th
Charleston	5.59 mi	33	57^th
North Charleston	9.75 mi	32	140^th
Wando	10.55 mi	2	52^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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