Summary:
Zip code 29461 (Moncks Corner, SC) is served by a single high school, Berkeley High, which enrolls 2,047 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Berkeley 01 school district.
Berkeley High has maintained a remarkably stable state ranking over the past three years, consistently placing in the 42nd-45th percentile of South Carolina high schools (135th-136th out of roughly 235-245 schools). This consistency indicates a steady academic profile without significant improvement or decline. The school's standout strength is dropout prevention: its 0.8% dropout rate is dramatically lower than both the district (1.3%) and state (2.1%) averages. However, this positive metric is offset by a chronic absenteeism rate of 28.7%, which exceeds both the district (23.9%) and state (22.3%) figures. The graduation rate of 84.0% also trails the state average of 86.7%, suggesting that attendance issues may be impacting student outcomes.
Academically, Berkeley High shows a mixed picture. Students perform well on English 2 (84.43% proficiency) but struggle significantly on English 1 (56.13%), creating a 28-point gap that is more pronounced than district or state trends. The school's weakest subject is Algebra 1, where only 62.36% of students are proficient compared to 73.95% statewide—an 11-point deficit that could impact STEM readiness. U.S. History proficiency also declined sharply from 61.44% in 2024-25 to 53.97% in 2025-26, falling well below the state average. With per-student spending of $12,313 and a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1, the school's resources appear moderate, yet outcomes remain below state averages. For parents, this suggests a school with strong retention strategies but clear targets for improvement in math instruction, attendance initiatives, and history support to help it move into the top half of South Carolina high schools.
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