Charleston County School District students have made impressive strides in reading and math on SC Ready tests, marking the strongest gains since pre-pandemic levels. Reading proficiency hit 65% (up 19.6% from 2019), while math reached 54% (up over 5% since the pandemic started). These results beat state averages and positioned the district as a national leader in recovery efforts.
Superintendent’s Vision for Growth
Superintendent Anita Huggins highlighted the district’s focus on literacy and math readiness to sustain momentum. She’s pushing for universal pre-K, starting on the Peninsula next August and expanding district-wide within 3-5 years. This aims to address waiting lists and boost opportunities, especially for students of color and those in poverty, despite high costs for space and funding.
Investments in Educators
Charleston now offers the state’s highest teacher pay to attract top talent and support livable wages. Huggins emphasized rapid teacher development as key to quality education.
This news underscores strong community progress in education—great to see amid ongoing recovery challenges. Are you following local school updates for work or family reasons?
