Charleston County School District faces the widest racial achievement gap among South Carolina’s 15 largest districts, with white students ranking top while Black and Hispanic students lag in the bottom tier on state assessments. The gap between white and Black students has narrowed slightly from 55 to 47 points over eight years, but critics argue this pace—about one point annually—means parity could take another 47 years. Superintendent Anita Huggins acknowledges the issue as embarrassing and not closing fast enough, emphasizing the need for community help alongside district efforts like pre-K expansion.
Key Concerns Raised
Lowcountry Conservatives Club Chairman Maurice Washington highlighted the district’s poor relative performance for minority…..