Serving 1,146 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Daniel Island School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,146 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Daniel Island School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Island School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Daniel Island School?
1,146 students attend Daniel Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Daniel Island School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Island School?
Daniel Island School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daniel Island School offer ?
Daniel Island School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel Island School part of?
Bullying is an issue. I have two children that witness bullying on a daily basis. We are not new to the school but we haven't been around the other families since Pre K which is apparently part of the issue. There is a tight knit clique bond with some entitled bullying kids. We have lived in several nice places and never experienced bullying. I'm a little shaken from what I've heard and witnessed when I bring up the subject with administration. Very disappointed.
- Posted by Parent - Lisa
31/29/2020
ex student got bullied a lot, and the staff did nothing about it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kk
51/29/2020
A great school. The teachers are very good at communicating with the parents. My 3 children love the school and Daniel Island is truly a beautiful town where you enjoy a great outdoor lifestyle!! We left Connecticut 6 years ago and never looked back!!!
- Posted by Parent - Kelly Davis
59/9/2019
Daniel Island school is exceptional. My 3 children go here and love it. The teachers are easy to contact and are very helpful. They have had no issue with any bullying or making alot of new friends. I am so glad they are attending such a great school.
- Posted by Parent - Joyce
18/26/2019
This school aware of bullying and doesn't do anything and blames it on the victim. They don't do anything, the staff does not care to Flips about the students.
- Posted by Parent - Leah
54/14/2018
This school is stunning and everything is perfect. The above comment is total nonsense as Daniel Island is very friendly and people get along quite nice.
- Posted by Parent - Macy
21/3/2011
The school is real nice but they have a problem with some of the girls bullying. My daughter went through two years of pure misery and the administration only talked to the girls and would not grant my request to move my child to another class. Had enough and we moved to Moultrie Middle School district. Best decision as my child is thriving. Speak to people about this school(there is a bully problem). My child was not the first and will not be the last. Save your money and move to Mount Pleasant.
- Posted by Parent - redst
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,146 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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