Schools of Excellence & Distinction
Schools of Excellence Program
2021-2022 Schools of Excellence
Belton Preparatory Academy
Diamond School of Excellence
Top 10% of all SCDE elementary schools in Math and ELA, according to state assessment results
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School
Platinum School of Excellence
Top 25% of all SCDE elementary schools in Math and ELA, according to state assessment results
The Montessori School of camden
Gold School of Excellence
Top 25% of all SCDE middle schools in Math and ELA, according to state assessment results
Thornwell Charter school
Gold School of Excellence
Top 25% of all SCDE middle schools in Math and ELA, according to state assessment results
Local Schools of Distinction Program
2021-2022 Local Schools of Distinction
Cherokee Charter Academy
Silver Local School of Distinction (Elementary School)
Outperformed the local school district and demonstrated average growth in ELA and Math
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Bronze Local School of Distinction (High School)
Outperformed the state in English II, Algebra I, and Biology I
Gray Collegiate Academy
Platinum Local School of Distinction
Outperformed the local district in English II, Algebra I, and Biology I and outperformed the local district percentage of students identified as College or Career Ready at a significant level
Royal Live Oaks Academy of the arts and sciences
Gold Local School of Distinction (Elementary School)
Outperformed the local district and demonstrated above average growth in ELA and Math
Platinum Local School of Distinction (Middle School)
Outperformed the local district and demonstrated significantly above average growth in ELA and Math
Bronze Local School of Distinction (High School)
Outperformed the local district
Summit classical school
Silver Local School of Distinction
Outperformed the local district and demonstrated average growth in ELA and Math
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Bronze Local School of Distinction
Outperformed the local district