Berkeley 01, SC - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Berkeley 01

Berkeley 01 is a large, PK-through-12 school district in South Carolina’s Berkeley County, covering a wide geographic sweep that includes towns such as Moncks Corner, Goose Creek, Summerville, Hanahan, and rural communities like Cross and Saint Stephen. The district operates dozens of schools, ranging from primary and elementary buildings to several middle and high schools, plus a middle college high school and a couple of specialty-focused schools like Marrington Middle School of the Arts and Howe Hall AIMS Elementary. This is a district in active growth, publicly reported to be one of the fastest-growing in the state, adding a significant number of new students each year. A large bond referendum approved by voters is funding new elementary and middle schools, expansions, safety upgrades, and technology; the bond carries a modest property-tax increase for homeowners. The district also undertook attendance zone redistricting to relieve overcrowding, affecting families in the Summerville, Goose Creek, and Moncks Corner areas. For a family considering this district, the growth context means ongoing construction, shifting attendance boundaries, and a community that is expanding rapidly.

The student body is large and diverse. The largest racial group is white, followed by Black and Hispanic students, along with smaller shares of multiracial, Asian, and other groups. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, receiving special education services, or identified as English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about those supports.

State testing results are reported for grades three through eight in reading and math, and for grades four and six in science. In reading (ELA), proficiency rates in the elementary grades reach a majority level, with the highest share seen in grade four; rates then decline somewhat in middle school, though they remain near or just above half. In math, early elementary grades show a moderate share of students meeting proficiency, but the rates drop steadily through the middle grades, where the share is notably smaller. Science results are around the midpoint. Social studies data is from an older year and used a different assessment, so it is not directly comparable. Because the cut scores for ELA and science changed recently, year-over-year trend comparisons are not reliable from the data provided. No state testing data was available for high school grades; similarly, the district’s four-year graduation rate was not reported here. A parent looking for secondary-level academic outcomes and college or career readiness indicators would need to seek that information from the district or state report card.

The housing market across the district varies widely. In more suburban and coastal areas such as Mount Pleasant and Daniel Island, home values are very high; in more rural parts like Holly Hill and Saint Stephen, values are much lower, and rents follow a similar pattern. The weighted average home value in the district sits close to the national median, and rents have increased modestly. A family’s housing options depend strongly on which community within the district they choose, and the growth-driven demand may affect availability.

No detailed program offerings—such as Advanced Placement, dual credit, career and technical education pathways, or magnet themes beyond the few named schools—were provided in the data, so a parent interested in those options should explore individual school websites or contact the district office. The comparison with other districts in Berkeley County could not be conducted because the cohort of county districts was too small to produce a meaningful position. This is a district of scale and change, where the academic picture is clearest at the elementary level and where middle school math is a softer spot that may warrant a closer look. For a family weighing location, growth pressure, and the ongoing bond-driven expansion, Berkeley 01 offers a broad set of school choices across a varied landscape.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

39,265

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 15%

Black 27%

White 46%

Asian 1%

Two+ 10%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

49%

73%

Gr 4

51%

76%

Gr 5

50%

75%

Gr 6

41%

66%

Gr 7

45%

69%

Gr 8

46%

65%

Math

Gr 3

39%

64%

Gr 4

35%

63%

Gr 5

28%

57%

Gr 6

17%

41%

Gr 7

18%

43%

Gr 8

15%

37%

Science

Gr 4

32%

62%

Gr 6

31%

57%

Schools in this District

47 schools are officially reported under this district.

Mount Holly Elementary

Devon Forest Elementary

Moncks Corner Elementary

Berkeley Elementary

Boulder Bluff Elementary

Cainhoy Elementary

Cross Elementary

College Park Elementary

Timberland High

J. K. Gourdin Elementary

Henry E. Bonner Elementary

St. Stephen Elementary

Whitesville Elementary

Goose Creek Elementary

Marrington Middle School of the Arts

Howe Hall AIMS Elementary

Marrington Elementary

Sangaree Intermediate

Daniel Island School

Cane Bay High

Cane Bay Elementary

Berkeley County Middle College High

Cane Bay Middle

Nexton Elementary

Philip Simmons Middle

Philip Simmons Elementary

Philip Simmons High

Bowen's Corner Elementary

Foxbank Elementary

Carolyn Lewis School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

49%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 6

28%

Grade 7

25%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

59%

Grade 3

62%

Grade 4

61%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

55%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

45%

Grade 4

42%

Grade 6

Social Studies

2 grades reported

74%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$357,252

Year-over-year change+0.4%

Range across 20 ZIP codes$195K to $955K

vs. state typical1.17x

vs. national typical0.97x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (20 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
29461	Moncks Corner	$365K	+0.2%	14.9%
29450	Huger	$500K	-0.7%	13.9%
29453	Jamestown	$256K	+2.0%	10.8%
29479	Saint Stephen	$202K	+2.0%	8.2%
29431	Bonneau	$316K	+1.1%	7.7%
29436	Cross	$221K	-0.5%	7.3%
29468	Pineville	$219K	+2.4%	6.7%
29486	Summerville	$407K	-2.6%	5.7%
29472	Ridgeville	$316K	-1.6%	5.6%
29445	Goose Creek	$324K	-0.9%	5.2%

Showing top 10 of 20 ZIP codes by land area weight

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,018/mo

Year-over-year change+2.5%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$1,635 to $2,601/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
29461	Moncks Corner	$2,148	+2.1%	14.9%
29486	Summerville	$1,966	+2.6%	5.7%
29445	Goose Creek	$1,818	+4.5%	5.2%
29492	Charleston	$2,010	+0.6%	4.8%
29410	Hanahan	$1,772	+7.3%	0.9%
29483	Summerville	$1,843	+1.0%	0.8%
29456	Ladson	$1,677	+3.5%	0.5%
29406	North Charleston	$1,635	+1.3%	0.0%
29466	Mount Pleasant	$2,601	+4.2%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,803/mo

Home price / national median income4.3x

Annual rent / national median income28.9%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$215/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$305,174 (+0.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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