Charleston County School District (CCSD) is a nationally-accredited school district that is committed to providing equitable and quality educational opportunities for all of its students. CCSD is the second-largest school system in South Carolina and represents a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools spanning 1,300 square miles along the coast. CCSD serves more than 50,000 students in 87 schools and specialized programs. 

CCSD offers a diverse, expanding portfolio of options and specialized programs, delivered through neighborhood, magnet, IB (international baccalaureate), Montessori, and charter schools. Options include programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); music and other creative and performing arts; career and technical preparation programs; and military.

Our Mission

The mission of CCSD is to educate and support every child in achieving college, career, and citizenship readiness.

Our Vision

CCSD is a premier school system in which

• every child is supported in and out of school,
• every child succeeds academically,
• every child will graduate from high school prepared for employment in the modern workforce or credential completion or postsecondary degree, and
• every student, teacher, principal, and staff member is valued and respected with the opportunity to learn every day.

Organizational Charts (updated 1/22/21)

• Finance 
• General Counsel
• Human Resources
• Learning Communities
• Learning Services
• Operations
• Strategy and Communications
• Superintendent's Office