Buist Academy
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 724-7750
Fax: (843) 724-1493
District: Charleston 01 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8 • 521 students
Buist Academy, a public school located in Charleston, SC, serves grades 3-8 in the Charleston 01 School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Buist Academy is a public school located in Charleston, SC. 521 students attend Buist Academy.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - Middle Level data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
Posted: April 26, 2026
As a parent, I prefer private over public for better student performance feedback, more organized and nicer parent events, and academic challenge because it seems they are a year behind where my child was last. We do like that there is almost no homework so far, that it is free, and that my child has made some nice friends. They do keep a positive environment and fun spirit weeks. We dislike the heavy on screens and testing.
Posted: April 26, 2026
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Posted: April 25, 2024
Not a lot of teacher turnover. Dedicated teaching staff. Not the most communicative administration but individual teachers are responsive. Ps most of these reviews are worthless, just visit the schools you like and go with your gut.
Posted: April 25, 2024
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Posted: October 4, 2023
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Posted: October 4, 2023
Im almost all the time called the n word at this school, also 2/4 teachers always are on my case and never on anyone else. The other 2 teachers are completely fine with me but the other two are always saying Im a bad child, and Im always talking back. One time the teacher gave me a warning for checking if a Chromebook was broken, then after I asked why he only gave me a warning he gave me another warning, then right when class was about to end he gave me a warning for talking when another kid was talking to me. This school does nothing about racism, teachers disrespecting kids, and when kids have a headache or a stomachache.
Posted: October 4, 2023
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Posted: September 28, 2023
This is the worst school ever. Everyone is a thief and a bully. No one cares about you here, and everyone is racist. they will say racist slurs and the N-word and no one will care. The teachers are so chill, so literally you only get bullied and nothing else. the tests and quizzes NEVER match with what we are learning, and it is extremely disorganized. Kids are bullied with water poured on their heads, and they will literally break your stuff just to see you scream. They will record, and in the nearby library where we went, they were always screamed at and hated. PLEASE DON'T GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR KIDS' MENTAL HEALTH GONE. The homework is a lot and they don't care about you. you are treated like a homework machine. I BEG YOU, DON'T TORTURE YOUR KIDS HERE PLEASE!
Posted: September 28, 2023
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Posted: February 24, 2023
Excellent school with a wonderful staff. Plenty of extra curricular activities for the students to get involved I would highly recommend the score to anyone.
Posted: February 24, 2023
Posted: May 4, 2021
It taught me things and I learned a lot?
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Posted: December 3, 2020
Terrible. Im a former student and the students there are mostly terrible people, students are bullied and it is handled terribly. Fidget toys were mostly banned, which would have been absolutely terrible if you were a neurodivergent child. This school helps children have terrible character and become entitled little jerks.
Posted: December 3, 2020
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Posted: August 13, 2020
I am so grateful and relieved to have both of my children out of this school. We had a miserable experience at Buist Academy.
Posted: August 13, 2020
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Posted: August 13, 2020
This school fosters competition between students and turns a blind eye to bullying.
Posted: August 13, 2020
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Posted: August 13, 2020
Both of my children were bullied at this school, and it was handled so poorly that the bullies were emboldened to ramp up their bullying rather than discontinue.
Posted: January 14, 2017
Buist academy prepares children to be global citizens. They learn to adapt and adjust to situations because they are presented with them.The teachers lead the way by designing projects that will force them to think about the impact they have on places far away. Academic excellence is emphasized but not at the expense of nurturing good character.
Posted: January 14, 2017
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Posted: June 6, 2016
Most of the teachers at this school are simply AMAZING! They work so hard and really engaged the children.
Posted: August 2, 2014
Buist is now situated in Charleston, SC 29401 K - 12 rated 10 out of 10 It is one of the top public schools in Charleston and supercedes some of the private schools.
Posted: June 3, 2013
Thank you Buist, for another great year!!! We can't wait to get in the new building next year!
Posted: November 27, 2012
Buist academy was a perfect fit for my child. The kids were so welcoming and accepting. The administrative staff is amazing, and the teachers go above and beyond my expectations. Any child would be lucky to go there.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt Pleasant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Mount Pleasant | SC | 5.3 mi | |
| 2 | Village Green | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Charleston | SC | 9.8 mi | |
| 3 | Ibis Glade in Tanner Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hanahan | SC | 11.8 mi | |
| 4 | St James Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Goose Creek | SC | 12.8 mi | |
| 5 | Indigo Fields | Neighborhood/Subdivision | North Charleston | SC | 13.1 mi | |
| 6 | Longleaf | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Goose Creek | SC | 15.1 mi | |
| 7 | Wescott Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Summerville | SC | 16.8 mi | |
| 8 | Brickhope Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Goose Creek | SC | 16.9 mi | |
| 9 | Tranquil Acres | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ladson | SC | 17.4 mi | |
| 10 | Coventry Green | Apartment Complex | Goose Creek | SC | 17.8 mi | |
| 11 | Summerville Place | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ladson | SC | 18.2 mi | |
| 12 | Summerville Place | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Summerville | SC | 18.3 mi | |
| 13 | Cane Bay Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Summerville | SC | 24.9 mi | |
| 14 | Royal Pines | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 47.5 mi | |
| 15 | Pleasant Point Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 48.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant | SC | 6.8 mi | |
| 2 | West Ashley | Charleston | SC | 7.8 mi | |
| 3 | Naval Weapons Station Charleston | Goose Creek | SC | 11.8 mi | |
| 4 | Downtown | Summerville | SC | 21.3 mi | |
| 5 | Summerville, SC | Summerville | SC | 21.3 mi | |
| 6 | Lady's Island | Lady's Island | SC | 47 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Charleston | 1.1 mi. |
| Charleston AFB | 9.8 mi. |
| Charleston Naval Weapons Station | 13.9 mi. |
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