Charter School Authorizers in South Carolina

Statewide Authorizers

Under South Carolina Law, charter schools can be authorized/sponsored by the South Carolina Public Charter School District or an institution of higher education. Those schools are able to enroll students from anywhere within the state.

• Charter Institute at Erskine
• Limestone Charter Association
• South Carolina Public Charter School District

Local District Authorizers

Under South Carolina Law, each of the local geographic school districts are able to authorize/sponsor charter schools within their boundaries. Those schools are only able to enroll students who are residents of the authorizing/sponsoring district.

• Anderson School District No. 5
• Beaufort County School District
• Charleston County School District
• Chester County School District
• Florence School District No. 1
• Georgetown County School District
• Greenville County School District
• Horry County School District
• Lancaster County School District
• Richland School District No. 1
• York School District No. 3 (Rock Hill)